I stayed completely off social media this week. A sort of social media detox. Because if I’m not mindful, it can be a draining, dangerous battleground for comparison, envy + feelings of not enough. Can you relate?
So many of us feel drained + envious after scrolling through social media, even though it’s supposed to be a place of connection. (how ironic!)
While the solution isn’t always a social media detox, it can be a good step to clear your mind + help you get back to a place where social media serves you instead of drains you.
Deciding to stay off entirely was exactly what I needed. So, I took a step back + became more intentional and authentic. Here’s what I learned.
3 tips for using social media with authenticity + intention
1. Be intentional
How do you want social media to be apart of your life? Do you want it to be a place where you can catch up with friends, laugh at funny videos, or feel inspiration? It’s important to get clear on your intention. Once you discover that, it can start adding to your life instead of taking from it.
Once I realized that I wanted social media to be a place of inspiration, connection, and an occasional laugh I was able to start using it in a way that allowed me that support and connection I was craving.
2. Get clear on how you want to feel.
Be totally honest. After you scroll through Facebook or Instagram, how do you feel? Drained + envious? Or happy, content + inspired?
Many times, when I’m mindlessly scrolling, I feel drained and envious. The solution? Getting clear on how you want to feel.
Ask yourself how you want to feel before + after you scroll. Are there certain people, feeds, or pages you should avoid or add in to create your desired feelings? (p.s. don’t be afraid to kick some feeds to the curb if it’s feeling right….there’s nothing wrong with that!)
3. Take back your power by creating boundaries
When we own something, we take back our power. The best way to do this is by creating boundaries. When you set boundaries, you can take better care of yourself because you’re aware of what you need and how to get it.
Maybe you scroll through Instagram before your feet hit the ground in the morning and you’re aware you feel crappy afterward. Establish a boundary so you don’t open up the app until after breakfast.
There you have it! Three powerful tips to help you break out of comparison + start using social media authentically and with intention.
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