Mental Health Care
When it comes to our mental health, many of us have a complicated relationship with social media. Our phones allow us to seek out information and connect with others so that we feel less alone. However, social media also means we have a constant window into others' "highlight reels."
It's easy to feel like we're missing out -- on opportunities, on relationships, on material items -- when we compare ourselves to other people online. This is known as FOMO, or "fear of missing out," and describes the experience of feeling lesser-than after scrolling through social media.
Setting healthy digital boundaries, as well as reframing negative comparisons, can help you cope with FOMO in a healthy way. For example, next time you find yourself jealous of someone else's online persona, remind yourself that you're only seeing the parts of their life that they choose to post!
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