The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health & How to Set Limits
- Bradley Pulliam
- Feb 28, 2025
- 1 min read
Social media is a powerful tool, but too much of it can harm your mental health. Here’s how to set healthy boundaries and take control of your screen time:
Audit your feed—unfollow accounts that make you feel anxious or insecure and follow those that inspire and uplift you.
Schedule screen-free time—start with 30 minutes before bed and in the morning to avoid instant stress.
Use apps like Forest or Freedom to block social media when you need to focus.
Practice the 20-20-20 rule—every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds to reduce eye strain and mental fatigue.
Replace doomscrolling with mindfulness—instead of mindlessly scrolling, try reading, stretching, or calling a friend.
If social media is affecting your mental clarity, focus, or self-esteem, let’s build a digital detox plan together.
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