Speaker 1: Yeo, what's up, my fellow dopamine addicts, Zaden Cruz. Here
Speaker 1: back with another dose of reality you can't scroll past.
Speaker 1: This week, we're diving deep into a topic that feels
Speaker 1: as relevant as your WiFi password, Navigating social media without
Speaker 1: losing your freaking mind. You know the struggle, right, Scrolling
Speaker 1: through endless highlight reels, comparing yourself to strangers who seem
Speaker 1: to live perfect lives, and feeling that gnawing anxiety when
Speaker 1: you get fewer likes than usual. It's like being trapped
Speaker 1: in a digital pressure cooker where the only pressure is
Speaker 1: to appear effortlessly cool and put together. But guess what
Speaker 1: that shit is unsustainable? Fam First off, let's be real.
Speaker 1: Social media was never designed for our mental health. It's
Speaker 1: an algorithm driven beast that craves your attention, keeps you
Speaker 1: hooked with dopamine hits, and then leaves you feeling empty
Speaker 1: af ever, felt like a hamster running on a wheel.
Speaker 1: That's the life we're living online, folks. We chase likes, comments,
Speaker 1: and followers like they're the keys to happiness, when in reality,
Speaker 1: they're just distractions from the real deal, living our best
Speaker 1: lives offline. But here's the truth bomb. You don't have
Speaker 1: to be a slave to the scroll. You can reclaim
Speaker 1: your time, energy, and sanity by taking control of your
Speaker 1: social media experience. Here's how one unfollow your triggers. Seriously,
Speaker 1: if someone's constantly posting stuff that makes you feel inadequate, envious,
Speaker 1: or just plain drained, hit that unfollow button. It's like
Speaker 1: cutting out toxic people from your IURL life, except online.
Speaker 1: It's easier to do without the awkward confrontation. Two. Curate
Speaker 1: your feed. Think of your social media as a virtual garden.
Speaker 1: You wouldn't let weeds run rampant, right saying goes for
Speaker 1: your feed. Follow accounts that inspire you, educate you, or
Speaker 1: simply make you laugh. Ditch the negativity and fill it
Speaker 1: with positivity. Three set boundaries. Treat social media like a
Speaker 1: part time job, not a full time obsession. Schedule specific
Speaker 1: times for checking your feeds and stick to them. Use
Speaker 1: those do not disturb features on your phone seriously, they're
Speaker 1: life savers. And when you're offline, be present in the moment.
Speaker 1: You know, actually talk to people face to face, Breathe
Speaker 1: some fresh air, or just enjoy the silence. Four. Remember
Speaker 1: it's fake af Social media is a curated highlight reel
Speaker 1: of people's lives, not real life. Don't compare your behind
Speaker 1: the scenes chaos to their perfectly filtered moments. You're doing amazing, sweetie,
Speaker 1: even if it doesn't always look that way online. Five.
Speaker 1: Be kind to yourself. This takes practice. Fam Don't beat
Speaker 1: yourself up. If you slip up and spend hours scrolling,
Speaker 1: just recognize it, get back on track, and keep striving
Speaker 1: for balance. You got this. Let me tell you about
Speaker 1: someone who knows all about navigating the social media jungle.
Speaker 1: Selena Gomez. This queen has been in the spotlight since
Speaker 1: she was a teen, facing constant scrutiny and pressure to
Speaker 1: maintain a perfect image. She's had her fair share of
Speaker 1: public breakdowns and meltdowns, but through it all, she's used
Speaker 1: her platform to speak out about mental health, advocate for
Speaker 1: self life, and show us that it's okay to not
Speaker 1: be okay. Selena took a radical step back from social
Speaker 1: media in twenty eighteen, deleting all her apps for a
Speaker 1: period of time. She knew she needed a break from
Speaker 1: the negativity and comparison game, and it was a bold
Speaker 1: move that paid off. She came back stronger, more focused,
Speaker 1: and with a deeper understanding of her own worth. Selena's
Speaker 1: story is a reminder that it's okay to take control
Speaker 1: of your social media experience. It's your life, not theirs.
Speaker 1: You can choose to engage in a way that serves you,
Speaker 1: that nourishes your soul, and that helps you thrive. Remember
Speaker 1: less scrolling, more living. So there you have it, the
Speaker 1: ultimate truth bomb on navigating social media without losing your mind.
Speaker 1: Don't be afraid to unfollow those triggers, curate your feed
Speaker 1: with intention set boundaries, remember that it's all fake af
Speaker 1: and most importantly, be kind to yourself. You got this, Now,
Speaker 1: go out there and make some real life magic happen.
Speaker 1: Don't forget to follow, rate and share this podcast with
Speaker 1: anyone who needs a dose of reality and hit me
Speaker 1: up in the d MS let me know what you think.
Speaker 1: Peace out, fam. This podcast is created with the help
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Speaker 1: just for you.