Internet Self Care Tips

 

In this age of rapidly growing technology and social media, it's easy to get wrapped up in the world wide web. Social media can be a platform for self-expression, but it can also create confusion and toxicity which can increase stress levels, bring down mood, and damage mental health. 

Following up on yesterday's post on positive fact-checking, it's also important to recognize signs of "information overload" or being influenced by too much negative information. Internet Self-Care Day, celebrated this week on August 21, offers an opportunity to think about our online behavior and make proactive changes to improve overall well-being.

Take a step back and try one or more of the following tips that you think may help you most:

* find a supportive community
* follow your curiosity and take a class
* take advantage of self-care tools and apps
* unfollow accounts that don't make you feel good

* listen to podcasts or watch videos that interest you

* take virtual tours of places you might like to visit

* give yourself a time limit...then log off!