Mindfulness and Social Media

Even before this pandemic, social media could be a source of frustration and stress. I’ve had my own social media struggles but also know these unique platforms can create joyful experiences, especially for business owners looking for a way to feel more connected to their clients.  I’m excited to share how meditation has impacted my approach to social media, my framework for navigating social media in a more mindful way, and simple actions to help ease the overwhelm and find joy in social media again!    In this podcast episode, I share:  Positive and negative aspects of using social media as a business owner  My experience of learning how to meditate with the Headspace app The benefits of a no-notification strategy and how to make it work for you Suggestions for approaching social media in a mindful way  The power of approaching social media with more compassion   Details about my new series “Social Media Unwind”       Memorable Quotes: “We’re all self-isolating because of coronavirus...there’s almost a collective anxiety we can feel online.” “After I started meditating, I was able to regulate my emotions around social media, how I approached my business and my life, and things just got better from there…”  “I missed a few messages and I found out it was OKAY.”  “If you set yourself an intention for what you want to do with social media, the more likely you are to get it because you’re able to name it.”  “Wrap everything in compassion...imagine a giant virtual hug you want to give to everybody.”   Links Mentioned: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20180104-is-social-media-bad-for-you-the-evidence-and-the-unknowns https://www.headspace.com/science https://www.headspace.com/meditation/benefits http://socialmediaunwind.com   This Episode Is Made Possible By: Traject Social (formerly Social Report): The world’s most complete social media management platform and my social media management tool of choice. Savvy Social School: Everything you need to increase visibility, growth, and engagement on social media