Harsh Comparisons To Mindless Scrolling: 8 Signs You Need A Break From Social Media

Since the advent of social media, it has helped long-lost friends and relatives to stay in touch. It has bridged the communication gap between generations and provided a space for people to get their daily dose of entertainment and indulge in fun banters.

However, there is a dark side to everything. Sometimes the reel and real life of people become poles apart, yet they give into the pressures of maintaining their presence on social platforms like Instagram and Facebook. Others get addicted which ends up affecting their mental health. And that is why social media detox is a thing we all need from time to time.

Here are eight signs why you need a break from social media right now.

Social Media Has Become Your Priority

If you cannot prioritise anything over social media, it is time to start cutting back time on it. For example, if you have set aside some time to work, exercise, paint or read but cannot prevent yourself from checking your phone every 10 minutes, you should consider the detox route.

Constant FOMO

The reason why social media has become addictive is people have fear of missing out on things. If you are constantly on Instagram, Facebook, etc. only to catch up with every single update, it is a sign you need a break.

Distraction Is A Constant State Of Mind

Social media sometimes seems like a ‘rescue’. For example, if you have to do something, make a decision or plan for an event, but instead you end up spending time on Instagram and Facebook. It is evident that social media is affecting you adversely.

Demotivation Takes Over

The best thing about having the internet at your disposal is that you can search for anything, at any time. Knowledge is always at your fingertips. However, if social media is instead becoming a demotivating (motivation for work out) factor then take a break.

Instead of the internet, you need to find inspiration around you. Not everyone shows their behind-the-scenes struggle online, only their achievements get highlighted, and without context or background, it can turn out to be demotivating.

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Mindless Scrolling

Funny short videos and reels often take up our time. We keep mindlessly scrolling and before we know it, boom, a couple of hours in a day have evaporated in thin air. If this is happening to you constantly, it is time to wake up and realise that lost time does not come back, and you need to do something productive instead.

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Mind Cannot Form Its Own Opinions

Social media is flooded with people who have opinions on everything. Some people not only have opinions about every little thing but do not shy away from trolling unnecessarily. If this has started to affect your opinions, or you cannot decide what is right or wrong without consulting the comments on Twitter, you must flee the platform immediately. Indulge in reading actual books written by the greatest thinkers of the world, or just delve into good fiction.

If you are experiencing any of the aforementioned signs, it is time to consider detoxing your mind and life from social media. Try baby steps to decrease your dependency on platforms.

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