How can you use Social Media to improve your mental health?

You have to keep in mind that all social media platforms have the tendency to annoy you. Not everyone conform to the rules of engagement. So, it depends on the people you follow, topics you like, group you joined and pages you follow. In order to protect yourself (mental health) from such provoking topics, account, images, topics, trends etc., that anger you, you can easily mute, block, hide such topics/accounts. When going on any social platform, keep in mind you are going to a public square. You cannot control people's behaviour. Don't take things personal. Walk away from comments or netizens who are trying to provoke you at all cost. One last thing, be an agent of postive change. Report trolls to the platform. Make social media safe!!

Think about what content you want to watch. And most importantly, on what platform. Then, based on that, choose a content creator that can make your day better. But be careful how long you spend there.

If you don't want to see something that doesn't serve you, unfollow. You control what you see on each platform... choose wisely.

Craft a positive social media environment by curating your feed with uplifting content and supportive communities. Engage mindfully, setting boundaries to avoid comparison and overload. Seek and share advice, fostering meaningful connections. Embrace the platform's potential for support and positivity to boost your mental well-being!

Core Values again are the answer. Are you a creator or consumer? Not just looking at social media but your life! What are you most passionate about and are you participating in this? What is your biggest dream in life? What legacy do you want to leave? We should all set a time limit and delve into our inner selves for alignment and ultimately inner peace! We need to be conscious creators in order to align with our path to reaching our fullest potential!

Excessive social media usage can negatively impact your life, both personally and professionally. Here are some steps you can take to limit your social media time - Utilize built-in time-tracking tools - Download apps specifically designed to track and limit phone usage. These apps can provide detailed insights into your daily social media habits - Constant notifications can be distracting and pull you back into social media. Disable notifications or set specific times for them to appear - Dedicate specific times of the day to checking social media and stick to your schedule. Limiting social media usage takes time and effort. Be patient with yourself, start with small changes, and gradually build healthy habits.

Despite the fact that social media can make you feel better in the short term. We always need to think about how much time we spend there. And what content we're watching. So it's a good idea to set the amount of time I want to spend there each day, and ideally set my app locks accordingly.

While there are many examples of the detrimental effects of social media on our mental health, finding the right platform and connecting with the right people can be incredibly rewarding. LinkedIn is my platform of choice and the biggest benefit I've found so far are the connections and friendships I've formed. I've met or followed talented people with fantastic insight that have helped me in my career. As in real life, if someone brings you down then you should let them go or end that connection to them.

There is only one you. Do you! In your core values I place integrity and commitment above everything else. Integrity is not only keeping your word to others but honoring yourself. When we prioritize our values we learn about ourselves, our path, and align with our Truth. From there balance is the key. And our journey becomes more authentic to who we are and what we are up to!