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Social Media Detox: Disconnect to Reconnect.

With advancements in technologies and the advent of the Internet, we have entered a digital world where people don't go a single day without using social media applications or websites. However, social media can be mentally exhaustive and can harm an individual who is addicted to it. While social media has many perks, the other facet of it is just as dark. People can be mean, compare themselves with others, cyberbully each other, imitate someone else lifestyle, etc., which might make a person desperate, lonely, or even depressed in some cases. 

What is social media detox? 

Social media detox means to take a break from social media applications voluntarily. Detach yourself from the online world to reconnect with your offline world. While social media is unquestionably a crucial factor in life, sometimes a break from it proves fruitful. This detox makes you feel alive and brings positivity to your life. 

What activities to engage in during this seven-day detox? 

You can engage yourself in the following activities file practicing a seven-day social media detox:  

• Spend quality time with friends, family, or your loved ones so that you will get more positive vibes.  
• Learn a new skill.  
• Keep yourself busy with some work.  
• Consistently practice gratitude affirmations.  
• Spend more time amidst nature.   
• Meditate to calm your mind.  

How will social media detox help you in your life?

Social media detox allows you to rediscover yourself. You get an opportunity to explore yourself and figure out your way in life without having anyone judge you from across the screen. It is vital for your mental wellness as well as physical health. You always have to remember that you are putting your phone down to lift your life.

Social media detoxification will bring about the following positive changes in your life:

• Reduce your anxiety, make you calm and peaceful. 
• You will be more organized with your work and thoughts. 
• You will stop competitive. These seven days of detox will break the constant loop of comparison.  
• You will get to spend time on yourself and rebuild your identity. 
• It will reconnect you with the world and straighten out your priorities. 
• Make you realize that the world of social media isn't reality. You will learn to embrace where you are in life. 
• You will understand your needs and learn to distinguish them from unnecessary wants. 
• You will get plenty of time to focus on improving your skills. 
• According to Rachel Gadiel, "Less Consumption, More Creation." Thus, this time will allow you to develop your creative side.
• You won't feel the need for validation from others in the form of likes or comments. 
• Changing the habit of using social media will change your thought process. 
• You will get an opportunity to interact with people and build healthy relationships. 
• Your health will enhance. Your attention span, sleep patterns, eyesight will improve, and you will learn to observe things happening around you. 

Due to all these reasons, we must take some time apart from social media and invest it in our well-being. Take one small step and limit social media to live a much peaceful and simpler life. 

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By: Shruti Shrivastava | Life Within