Navigate social media mindfully and protect your mental health
Social media can be amazing for staying connected, but it also has a dark side. From comparison culture to FOMO (fear of missing out), social media can seriously impact your mental health and self-esteem.
This workshop will help you develop a healthier relationship with social media, recognize its effects on your wellbeing, and create boundaries that protect your mental health while still staying connected.
Most people only post their best moments. You're comparing your behind-the-scenes to everyone else's highlight reel, which isn't fair or accurate.
Constant comparison leads to decreased self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. Your worth isn't measured in likes, followers, or comments.
Social media platforms are designed to keep you scrolling by triggering FOMO. Understanding this helps you take back control.
Your real-life relationships, experiences, and achievements matter more than any online metric. Balance is key.
Examine your current social media habits
Understand what's NOT shown online
What you see: Beautiful sunset, perfect smile, amazing location
What you don't see: The 47 takes before they got the right angle, the argument they had 5 minutes before, the expensive trip their parents stressed about
What you see: "So excited about my grades! #blessed"
What you don't see: The stress, late nights, tears, anxiety, tutoring, and the subjects they struggled with that they didn't mention
What you see: Everyone having the best time, looking perfect
What you don't see: The people who felt left out, the drama that happened, the person who posted feeling lonely despite being surrounded by people
Design a healthier relationship with social media
Replace scroll time with real experiences
"How would your life be different if you spent less time on social media? What would you gain? What are you afraid of missing out on, and is that fear realistic?"
You've completed the Social Media Reality Check workshop