The Ugly Truth About Social Media

In this episode, Alicia Caldwell, LPC, draws inspiration from a heart-wrenching Instagram video of a woman's raw experience of growing up feeling ugly and the hurtful comments on social media about her physical appearance. Exploring the "Ugly Truth About Social Media," Alicia shares strategies for navigating the negativity that permeates these platforms.

Social media usage can harm our mental health, but it can also be a tool for connecting with people worldwide and elevating our connections, positive messages, and businesses. But how can we protect our peace while using platforms where hate and hurtful intentions seem to be on the rise? Listen as Alicia shares her thoughts and insights on how she engages with social media in a manner that protects her peace and mental health.

Episode takeaways include:

• Block and engage confidently: Empower yourself to block negative social media accounts. Use the block feature as a social media boundary tool.
• Focus on the positive: Instead of dwelling on negativity, actively seek out and focus on positive content and interactions.
• Unplug regularly: Take intentional breaks from social media to recharge and protect your well-being. Whether it’s unplugging for hours each day, a week, a month, or more, figure out what you need to manage social media successfully.

This episode is not about total elimination of social media, it’s a reminder to be mindful of how it impacts your well-being.

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