142. Five Barriers to Joy: The Social Media Vortex

Lives of Courage with Jessica Stong

Oh, social media. It's so easy to get stuck in the compare and despair trap. While scrolling, we often find ourselves thinking everyone’s life is easy and great. We look at filtered and planned images and think our lives don't measure up.

We've heard so many about how our social media habits might be eroding our self esteem. In 2017, the Journal of Affective Disorders published study that the more time 18-22 spend on social media, the more likely they were to have symptoms of anxiety.

So what can you do?

Power down. Set aside time to disconnect. Start with small increments. First thing in the morning and last thing before bed are some of the most challenging times for my clients.

And then power up your belief in what truly matters.