How to Create Social Media Boundaries

How To Create SOCIAL MEDIA Boundaries

In the past, my anxiety and depressive symptoms correlated with high social media use. So I’ve had to figure out how to balance growing a business without compromising my wellbeing. Today I’m sharing some information and favorite tips.

WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL?

More time on social media is correlated with lower life satisfaction.
People are influenced by the positivity and negativity in Facebook posts.
50% of teens say they are addicted to their cell phone.
Those who spent more time on social media had 2.2x the risk of reporting eating & body image concerns. Those who spent the MOST time on social media had 2.6x the risk.
The more time on social media, the more likely young adults were to have problems sleeping & report symptoms of depression.

Look, social media isn’t all bad, just like sugar ain’t all bad. But finding a healthy relationship with these devices is a must in the 21st century.

BECOMING #MISSINDEPENDENT OF THAT CLINGY BISH

STEP 1: What’s measured can be managed

iPhone = Utilize “Screen Time” under Settings swipe
Android = Download @realizd_app

STEP 2 : Beat monkey brain with strategy

Set a daily usage goal
Stop multitasking = It’s TV or phone, pick one
Time blocking with “Do Not Disturb” or “Airplane Mode." Schedule it and take advantage of walks/training to go screen-free.
Turn off notifications. If you’re not controlling what enters your realm, it’s controlling you.
Make a home for your phone OUTSIDE the bedroom. YO I’M NOT MESSIN’ ABOUT WITH THIS ONE GET IT TF OUT, mwah.
Fasting. Start by unplugging 1 day per week.
Regularly prune your follows and newsfeed - accounts that bring you joy/growth should make the cut.

In a world that is constantly screaming for my limited attention, contribution and precious energy, I have to fight for my boundaries, but it’s worth it.

SOURCES:

http://ftp.iza.org/dp10412.pdf
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/facebook-emotions-are-contagious/
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/research/technology-addiction-concern-controversy-and-finding-balance
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27161027
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28934521