Simple ways to start and stick with a social media sabbatical
The world is in two minds.
One half hell-bent on using technology to ‘improve’ every single aspect of our lives, despite whether it’s necessary or not, and the other determined to reverse the negative impacts technology is having on our physical and mental wellbeing.
There is no doubt that technology has its positives–new technology has enabled jobs and education, provided support and connection, and saved lives–but, when it starts to distract us from our purpose, to cause problems in our relationships and begins to cost us more financially than we can afford, it becomes dangerous.
The average person in the UK spends more than a day a week online, we use our phones to wake us up, to navigate, to work, to connect with friends/family/colleagues and even to relax. It’s not surprising that experts are warning us about the negative health impacts this constant exposure may be having.
For many, young people in particular, one of the primary reasons for spending too much time glued to devices is social media. It therefore comes as no shock that Facebook and Instagram have released a tool that allows users to track the amount of time they’re spending on the apps.
If you’re finding yourself glued to your screen for hours on end or you’re feeling…
