The Essentials of Social Media Mindfulness

Social media mindfulness is important but people are not at all following it. To help in better understanding,  I have listed the PES (problem, effect and solution) of social media.

The Problems

• 200 mins is the average time spent by Indians in a day using mobile apps.
• 40% of our time is spent on social media
• 90% smartphone increase since 2013-17
• All age groups are impacted

The Effects

• Addiction resembles effects of drugs and alcohol
• Anxiety from FOMO – Fear Of Missing Out
• Social Media Depression
• Battered self esteem
• Herd/Crowd Mentality
• Constant comparison (social media envy)
• Need for instant award/gratification
• Craving for admiration, rise of narcissism

The Solution

• No access to social media till 10 am and after 9 pm.
• Limit the number of sessions per day and the duration (5 is recommended).
• Let go of social media one day in a week.
• Uninstall the apps you don’t need
• No phubbing – favouring phone over a real person.

This can be very effective and will be effective for social media mindfulness.

Shaurya Gupta Member since May 17, 2020

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