Have you ever considered a social media detox? Usually, that idea pops up right after you wake up exhausted because you scrolled and scrolled way past your bedtime. Or maybe after your phone gave you a screen time report that made you do a double-take and wonder, did I really spend that much time on social media every day last week?
But deleting social media isn’t always the answer. Social media has become such an important part of our digital life, that many of us rely on it for critical information about school, church, and community activities—not to mention the role that social media plays in many careers.
In fact, many of our Xyngular distributors use social media to provide coaching to their active communities!
But we can agree that your job-centric social media is very different from zoning out by scrolling endlessly out of boredom...or worse...HABIT.
What is Your Daily Social Media Habit?
Social media is a pervasive element of modern-day life. As social media platforms have grown, so has the amount of time the average American spends on social media each day. Social Media Examiner points out that, “Astonishingly, the average person will spend nearly two hours (approximately 116 minutes) on social media every day, which translates to a total of 5 years and 4 months spent over a lifetime.” Teenagers spend even more time, averaging over 9 hours a day on social media platforms. This leads us to ask, at what point are we spending too much time on social media? Learn more about the downfalls of spending too much time on social media, and how you can benefit from a social media detox.
How You Can Benefit From a Social Media Detox
Social media can create connection, and be a source of both information and entertainment, but it can also be a source of anxiousness and mindless distraction if you don’t give yourself some thoughtful boundaries around its use.
Consider a light break from social media where you keep phones off the dinner table, leave it in your bag while you watch your kid’s game or practice, or keep your phone outside your bedroom when you sleep so it’s not the last thing you look at before bed and the first thing you reach for in the morning when you wake up. You might find that you enjoy the break and your loved ones enjoy the undivided attention.
If you find yourself feeling low or stuck in the comparison trap after spending time on social media, consider editing the list of accounts you follow. Your social media feed should leave you inspired and happy and if that’s not the case, give yourself permission to unfollow accounts that aren’t serving you.
Is connection what you’re seeking from social media? Then pick up the phone to call someone instead of just liking their photo. You’ll get much more out of the time you would have spent scrolling and you might even brighten their day.
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Reduce Your Risk of Depression
A recent study published in Depression and Anxiety found that more frequent social media use was linked to higher rates of depression in American adults. There are several reasons why this occurs. Dr. Brian Primack, professor of medicine and pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh expounded upon several of these reasons in an interview with Cosmopolitan. In the article, it states, “There are a number of explanations for why social media is linked to depression, Dr. Primack says. On the one hand, perusing others' curated photos showcasing the best moments of their lives may make many people feel inferior by comparison. On the other, the more hours a person fritters away browsing friends' profiles, the more disconnected they may feel from the actual real world and the more time they may feel they're wasting. (Disconnection and a sense time's being wasted may foster a feeling of emptiness, meaninglessness, or a lack of purpose that exacerbates low moods.)”
Taking a break from social media may be exactly what you need if you are feeling down or depressed. Taking a break can be as simple as leaving your phone home when you go for a walk or taking an afternoon “off.”
Increase Your Productivity
We all have many different tasks vying for our time on a daily basis. It can sometimes be difficult to balance things out and get everything done. By taking a break from social media, you are freeing up your valuable time to focus on more important tasks. Lifehack concurs, stating, “Putting social media on pause will help you regain almost 2 hours daily, during which you can devote your energy to improving your life. Walking for 30 minutes per day offers huge physical and mental health benefits, which makes it a much better usage of your time than scrolling through your Facebook news feed. You will also feel less stressed out if you take some time to get your house in order.”
If you’re using social media as part of your job, it can be helpful to set some boundaries around time so that you work smarter with your available time. It’s so easy to pop on to social media with an expressed purpose, only to get swept up by other posts. Before too long, 30 minutes have passed and you haven’t done any of your designated social media work.
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Improve Your Quality of Life
Social media can be an effective tool to keep in contact with friends and family, but it can become a problem in large amounts. Taking a social media detox can help you improve the quality of your life, so you can be happier and more productive. Take a break from social media when you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed and experience the difference for yourself.
Detox Your Body
This reminds us of another part of our life that could use a detox—we are in the business of wellness after all. Your gut is constantly full of bacteria, both good and bad. Poor digestion happens when the bad bacteria is more prevalent than the good bacteria. Some things that kill good bacteria are antibiotics, preservatives, artificial sweeteners, and food irritants. When the bad bacteria outnumber the good, your system gets out of balance, which makes it so you don’t absorb nutrients effectively. It can also lead to other problems including gas, bloating, upset stomach, and more.
One of the secret tips of digestion is to clear the slate and give yourself a fresh start. To do this requires a colon cleanse. Believe it or not, cleansing your colon isn’t as intense as it sounds.
Your Body Can Benefit from a Detox with Flush
Why try a colon cleanse? Some experts say colon cleanse benefits can include: improved digestion encourages regularity, helps with the removal of harmful toxins, improved nutrient absorption, increased energy and athletic performance, and possible weight loss. If done properly, a colon cleanse can help improve your health in these ways and more.
There are several non-invasive, natural ways to do a colon cleanse that range from changing your diet for a period of time to taking a colon cleanse supplement like Xyngular’s Flush which is included in many of the Xyngular systems for weight loss including the popular 8-Day Jumpstart.*
Contact your distributor or log in to your Xyngular account to add Flush to your supplement routine today to help kick-start your body detox.*
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
*Lose up to 15 pounds in 8 days. Lose an additional 1-2 pounds or more each week following the 8-day jump start. Results are not guaranteed and can vary.
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