Go Social Media Free For A Day!

Why avoid social media for a day?

Social media users continue to grow each minute. It takes a toll on our minds and it becomes difficult to imagine our life without it. In fact, the average amount of time a person spends on their phone is more than 3 hours each day. But with everything going on in the social media world, it seems to be the only escape amidst all the chaos. It gets difficult to find peace. Social media is helping us in ways we can’t even imagine. But it does come with its own drawbacks.

Even though your work may require you to be on social media, taking a day off from social media can declutter your mind. It plays a huge part in our lives, it impacts every day of our lives, hence it is good to take a break now and then.

Go Social Media Free for a Day!

Social media has taken over our lives. The amount of mental energy we give to our gadgets could be put to better use. If you have a habit of constantly reaching out for your phone or if social media preoccupies your mind, then taking a day off could do wonders.

• Clear your mind – Social Media triggers anxiety and is a disaster for your mental health. It’s unnecessary clutter. Hence a day off from social media will help you clear your mind.

• Take control of your digital habits – It gives you back control of your phone and your digital habits. Social media is designed to get you addicted to notifications, likes, etc by giving you instant gratification.

Benefits of Social Media Detox:

• Break the comparison cycle – We are constantly comparing ourselves to people on social media. Be it influencers, peers, relatives, friends, etc. It definitely takes a toll on our mental health. Breaking away from this vicious cycle becomes necessary so that we can reconnect with all the wonderful things in our lives.
  

• Improve your overall mood – Studies have found that the more time you spend on social media, the more your chances of developing depression. If you’ve been feeling highly anxious, stressed out, or depressed, it’s high time you take a detox and reconnect with yourself.
  

• Conquer your fear of missing out – When you stop using social media you can have serious withdrawal symptoms. We are addicted to each notification, each like, each ping, and each message. It constitutes our fear of missing out. We can minimize its effect by proper scheduling.
  

• Reconnect with the real world – Amidst all the chaos on social media, it becomes difficult to realize what’s real and what’s not. We forget to reconnect in real life and make our devices our whole lives. Break the cycle and step out of your homes, take yourself to your favorite restaurant, hang out with your friends and make real-life connections.
  

• Begin living in the moment – Capturing every moment of our lives seems necessary nowadays. We feel compelled to show others what’s going on in our lives. But amidst all this, we forget to live in the moment and enjoy those little things that can constitute a wonderful memory.
  

• Gain a lot of free time and do something creative – When you break yourself away from the shackles of social media you will automatically gain a lot of free time. You will have time to exercise, clean your house, etc. You will have time to develop a hobby, paint, explore the outdoors, or do something creative. You’ll also feel less stressed out.