My Social Habit

Helping you create healthier social media habits, one Tweet at a time.

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Were you able to catch this in the SOTU? https://t.co/FyU3w56EHP

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Self-diagnosing mental health conditions like bipolar disorder is a growing (and risky) trend on TikTok, experts warn. https://t.co/SWrbMqeTRw

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Even though the conflict is almost 5,000 miles away, the raw images of the invasion are making an impact right in our own backyard. https://t.co/0r5xB2fL5w

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#QOTD: Is there a difference between healthy venting and oversharing online? https://t.co/V2E6KW71Rs

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Here to remind you that it's not all doom and gloom: Using social media in a meaningful way (i.e., Instapoetry) can have positive effects on mental health! https://t.co/164zERPvou

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Maybe not a good idea to diagnose yourself based on TikTok videos: https://t.co/gGbLdkP7CX via @WSJ

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A new study has found that parents may be underestimating how much time their teenagers are spending on social media. https://t.co/h27rqaJeU6

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Friendly reminder: when you make a habit out of using social media in a meaningful way throughout the year, you're less likely to need a detox from it.

See also @MySocialHabit.

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Interesting news: McDonald's disproportionately targeted children in poorer countries with social media advertising, a recent study found.

Read more: https://t.co/Z0peViwhVf

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"It is because of these findings and our vision of communities free of violence that we have made this decision to remove our Facebook and Instagram accounts." Read more from this heartfelt op-ed: https://t.co/1HyQH6g4Rb

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Quote of the day: "We find that not being tagged threatens fundamental psychological needs, such as the need to belong, and is experienced as very hurtful." https://t.co/wIU55Rm7RP

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In everyday life, people often spout opinions as if they’re facts, which is probably why opinions can actually cause shifts in others’ attitudes. https://t.co/UcWbmHejZZ

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A continual diet of Covid news can increase negative emotions, heighten the sense of risk, and make you more vulnerable to stress. https://t.co/Zx0nkZ90T2

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In a recent study, about 27% of females who approved posting edited photos reported that they were hit with higher levels of anxiety when posting. https://t.co/CeoIjiGoX4

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Is it time to quit social media? Lush did. https://t.co/twCEgCamEy

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Lush Cosmetics announced that they are deactivating their social media accounts over mental health concerns. My $0.02 -- other brands are likely to do the same next year: https://t.co/Trv3tjz1XZ

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Does #doomscrolling make people unhappy, or are unhappy people just more likely to doomscroll?

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I wrote this in March 2020:

"Misinformation is also as rampant as ever, as people share what they've learned from their partner's-sister's-cousin's-friend's-uncle and pass it on as accurate information."

https://t.co/ulNgHnLa3m #COVID #misinformation

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If you have medical-related concerns, you should consult a physician – not SOCIAL MEDIA. The #ProtectYourFamily hashtag contains blatant misinformation and is not a responsible use of social media.

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Do you want your children dancing for strangers like a "trained baboon?" https://t.co/JeFeHqNnui