How Cutting the Social Media Cord Saved My Mental Health

There's never been a better time to consider taking a social media cleanse. In the midst of a pandemic, social unrest, political debates, protests and a failing economy, hopping on social media can be incredibly depressing. Instead of providing an escape, Facebok, Twitter, Instagram and other platforms draw you deeper into the mess and can even pit you against friends and family.  Obviously, scrolling through your socials can take a huge toll on your mental health, especially right now. If you want to break free and begin focusing on the positives — yes, there is still good out there — it's time to cut the social media cord.  1. Curbing FOMO There probably aren't as many FOMO-inducing vacation selfies on your feed right now, but cutting the cord could still be a smart idea. Snaps of Sarah's new pool floatie and family barbecue can still make you feel like you're missing out on summer — especially after the pandemic stole most of it. Anywhere looks better than where you are right now. Of course, deleting all your social media apps may make your FOMO even worse, at least in the beginning. However, if you give yourself some time to find the beauty in your everyday routine, you'll discover it was your own life you were missing out on all along.  2. Improving Sleep If you're anything like me, you fall into bed after a long, hard day and immediately unlock your phone. Then, you spend the better part of an hour scrolling through your socials before...
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