In my last blog post I gave 3 signs that you need to
take a break from your social media. Basically some unhealthy habits that could
speak to a larger issue of dependency on or maybe even an "addiction"
to your social networks. If you're like me, you don't like to be told
"why" but not "how".
So here are 3 ways you can adjust your life in
light of these warning signs:
(From least-most extreme measure)
1. Place your phone or tablet under your Bible, a
new book, or newspaper. Just giving one layer of distraction from and
encouragement toward something else could help resist the temptation to dive
directly into your feeds when you wake up!
2. Place your social media devices in another room
entirely. We have habit of plugging in those devices beside our beds. I mean we
are using them right up until time to sleep so we just reach over and plug them
in. Oh, we also use them for our alarm clock right? I encourage you to
have a "bed time" for devices. Research says being off of them 30
minutes before going to bed could help in time needed to fall asleep and
quality of sleep! Perhaps another blog post coming ;)
3. Delete social media apps for 30 days. I know, I
know... This is the most extreme measure ever! As many teenagers would say
"I just can't!!" However, depending on how well you can receive the
above suggestions may be the litmus test results for you that your dependence
on these social media platforms is extraordinarily unhealthy. You don't lose
any thing and you're not deleting your account (though that might be needed for
some) Simply remove them for 30 days and replace that time with reading, praying
or simply having a convo with those in your presence.
Social media is an all-important part of our life
and culture and I certainly am not excused from the last two blogs penned. But
as with any thing, I want to leverage it to look more like Jesus, not it
leveraging me to look more like the world!
What are some other tips or suggestions you have used to take a break
from social media?
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