Being in a bad place mentally could mean that you are more susceptible to the damaging effects of social media on mental health. Indeed, seeing everyone else’s achievements and highlights on these platforms can lead to stress and pressure when you are vulnerable. But this isn’t the only way how social media can be harmful. People tend to distract themselves from dealing with real-life problems through Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and more. It’s easier to scroll through an endless stream of interesting content than to get up and face the world sometimes. We can’t blame you.
But as you lose sleep falling into a rabbit hole of videos this becomes an unhealthy habit that affects your daily living. Not to mention all the time wasted in front of your screen instead of coming up with solutions to live a better life. Some people — including celebrities — opt to take a break from social media once in a while which is a healthy choice. Some just quit cold turkey. But this doesn’t have to be the only option.
Instead of mindlessly scrolling through your feed, it is best to use social media in a mindful way. Yes, even social media has its benefits. And when used to one’s advantage this can have a significant impact. In this case, following certain accounts on Instagram with valuable, helpful and inspirational content can help remind you of what truly matters in life. Here are 5 inspiring Instagram accounts to follow:
@notesfromyourtherapist
@minaa_b
@lisaoliveratherapy
@nedratawwab
@sitwithwhit
