Social media addiction: Here’s what a Bamber Bridge mum learnt when she gave up Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a week to help improve her relationships, mental health and life satisfaction
I'm back at work and can't help thinking about all of the stories I'm missing out on by not being involved in community groups on social media. But it's also allowed me to solely focus on writing up interviews I've already done, instead of chasing new stories. I think it's important to prioritise the information we consume on social media, instead of endlessly scrolling. That's when you feel unsatisfied and thirsty for more.
Likes, shares, and reading enticing posts distract us from it and make us feel good - but it's a short-lived feeling, not like what you receive from a nourishing close relationship.who are truly confident about their self-worth can probably enjoy social media without it feeling like it makes or breaks them.
But I'm also feeling more confident as a mum by taking a break from them. Ever since I watched a video about a couple who taught their one-year-old to say more than a thousand words, I've felt like a rubbish mum who isn't doing enough for her son. Taking a step back from online comparison allows you to see the bigger picture, and enjoy the smile on your child's face when you play"put stickers on Mummy's nose".
Online comparison is also a big thing for me. Envy is an ugly but real feeling for all of us, and the insecurity and anxiety that come with it are painful. It's been nice to step away from that kind of thinking and put more focus and time into the here-and-now.
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