In 2021, 4.3 billion people—more than half of the world population—had a social media account, and the average user spent around two and a half hours per day on social media platforms. Increased depression and suicide in teenagers, disrupted sleep, lower life satisfaction, and poor self-esteem are just a few negative mental health consequences that research has linked to social media.
Here are the tips for how to use social media wisely.
10 Ways to Use Social Media More Responsibly
• Turn Off Notifications. Here is an excellent place to start – turn off all notifications on your social media accounts.
• Watch Your Time.
• Follow With a Purpose. Do not go into a rabbit hole.
• Stop Mindless Doomsday Scrolling. You start dissociating as you get engrossed, avoiding the reality on the screen and outside the world.
• Beware Of Clickbait. Once done reading something, do not click what is presented to you next.
• Monitor Your Emotions. Others look happy in photos does not mean that they are portraying their genuine emotions.
• Likes Do Not = Self-Worth.
• Understand Privacy Settings. Set up your privacy settings on each platform.
• Build A Positive Digital Reputation. Report abuse
• Give that phone a rest at night and when you are having a good time.
Also, learn to enjoy what is around you in your real life. Humankind has done it for ages. If you are bored, develop hobbies or make a habit of reaching out to your dear ones.
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