Ep 16: Social Media & Mental Health: How to Beat the Social Media Comparison Trap
Release Date: 11/03/2021
Did you know that social media has been described by many experts as being more addictive than cigarettes and alcohol? Yikes!
Listen in to this Glow Up Season episode as I explain what the social media comparison trap is, the detrimental impact it has on our self-esteem, how I’ve fallen into the trap, and how I pulled myself out of it. Then, I share 7 tangible tools, tips and strategies for avoiding the comparison trap, limiting screen time, and reducing the negative effects of social media. You’ll also hear shocking data from current research on social media usage and mental health.
Social media is a norm in our society because we use it so much, but in reality, it hasn’t been around for that long. That’s why I feel called to shed light on the dangers of social media, and the impacts of it, especially on our self-esteem, that we tend to ignore or not be aware of.
When we get to the root of why we compare ourselves to others, become aware of the key habits and harmful self-talk to look out for, and implement tools to stop the comparison, we can begin to use social media more intentionally and healthily.
Remember, it’s glow up season and if there’s something that could get in the way of that, we need to address it head on, sis!
In This Episode You Will Learn:
The benefits and harms of social media and comparison & Why people compares themselves to each other (8:03)
How social media affects the brain & The harmful effects of social media addiction (14:04)
7 ways to limiting your social media usage and reduce its negative effects (17:42)
An overview of all 7 tips and strategies (56:04)
Join our new Facebook group for fun challenges and a supportive, healthy online community! (57:42)
Questions Answered:
What is social comparison and the social media comparison trap? (07:09)
What is self-esteem? (09:07)
If social media is so bad for our mental health, why am I so addicted to it? (13:25)
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10 Ways to Protect Your Energy: www.theglowupseasonpodcast.com/podcast-notes-004
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Global Positive News: www.instagram.com/globalpositivenews
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