![]() ![]() Now more than ever, there are individuals and companies flipping the script and leveraging technology to support our well-being rather than hindering it. There also wouldn’t be nearly as much comedic relief in the form of GIFS.Īnd it’s important to call out that not all screen time is hard on our mental health. Without it, we wouldn’t be able to connect with loved ones around the world, take our therapy sessions from home, or learn how to best care for ourselves from a diverse audience. So, how do we negotiate these two realities? I think the answer lies in finding balance and infusing some mindfulness into our screen-related interactions. So we know that screen time isn’t supportive of our mental health. To read more on the importance of the breath & why my Instagram use might not be supportive for my vagal nerve, take a quick pause and click here. I’ll admit that since I became more aware of my body on social media, I’ve noticed that I actually hold my breath. If we tune into our bodies, we might notice restricted breathing, restlessness, increased heart rate, sweating, and an unsettled feeling in our gut, signaling interrupted digestion. It might manifest as racing thoughts, rumination, comparison, an inability to relax, or all of the above. ![]() ![]() As the minutes and hours tick up, often, so does our anxiety. Unless you’ve never spent time on the internet, I think everyone can relate to the sinking feeling that settles in as we realize that we’ve lost an hour (or three) to our phones.Īnd we know that screen time impacts our mental health. Whatever the platform, we’ve all been there. Maybe you’ve spent a little too much time lately on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or Reddit. ![]()
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