How to Deal with Social Media Addiction by BetterLYF
While there some benefits of social media, some of the ill-effects are also associated with social media usage.
Here we are going to elaborate about the negative effects and ways to cope with stress it tends to bring along.
Body Image Issues
Everyone looks different in appearance in their twenty versus thirty. Instead of feeling low, seek inspiration, and take initiative towards living a healthier lifestyle by working upon the desired changes.
Distraction and Procrastination
The concerns of distraction & procrastination are things that should be addressed in a timely manner in order to ensure one’s efficiency & productivity.
Reel v/s Real World
The reel v/s real world theory lead to something we call ‘social comparison’. Our contentment lies in our own hands. Remember, social validation is not a measure of your self-worth.
Salad of Information
Experiencing stress or anger over information found on social media sites can be emotionally taxing, thus one must first look to authenticate content prior to investing their time in the same.
Unfavourable Incidents
Be alert even while you’re having fun over social media platforms, as there is a dark side to it as well. Avoid sharing pictures or too much information about yourself with completely unknown people to avoid any unfavorable incidents. Always choose strong passwords to protect your account.
Cyberbullying
Being bullied on social media due to religion, caste, home-country, ethnicity, political views, physical appearance, or organizations that they seem to support, or simply because of varying perspectives over a common topic has become a trend, however its an offensive act. Seek guidance if you are a victim – talk to parents, sibling, friends, or teacher, or even turn to therapist or an anti-bullying ambassador if needed.
It is important that we wisely while use something as powerful as the social media platforms of today to avoid stress and anxiety, as nothing is more priceless and valuable than our peace of mind. Talk to an Online Counselor and learn the mindful ways to deal with social media related concerns.