Tuesday, 18 December 2018

How to get rid of your social media addiction

Excessive use of social media in young age is under scrutiny across the world in term of its adverse effects, hazards and addiction risks. In this hitech world, people are going gaga over social media. They have become so much addicted to social media that they have stopped living their normal life. It is affecting them both mentally and physically. Before this addiction grows beyond uncontrollable, one has to get rid of the same. 
Being on social media like whatsapp and facebook is a good thing but being addicted to it is not at all appreciable. Socialising is a good way to stay updated about the current happenings of the world. But is it the only thing you should be indulged in? Well, it is not the case! Social media has the power to grab you in its clutches so deeply that you will not realise when you have become addicted to it. With the social media applications being so attractive, one can't ignore them. Besides this, every single day, new applications are being launched which arouse the curiosity in the mind of the people to use them and review about the same. Not just this, in today's time, being active on social media has become a trend and a flaunting game. This is ultimately snatching away the mental peace of a person's life. There are some suggestions to get rid of this addiction: 
Yoga & meditation : Start your day with morning yoga and end it by cuddling in bed with a good book. Should devoting some time to Yoga & Meditation will help in self-actualisation. Turn off the notifications : You might continue with your social media accounts. But make sure you turn off the notifications. It will not disturb you in between your important work and also during your sleep time. The notifications from these applications are so distracting that one can't resist looking at them. 
Involve yourself in a hobby : Instead of keeping yourself engaged on social media, try to keep yourself occupied with other things. Take up a new hobby and get involved in it. It will bring some good to you and you can dedicate a good time for it. Besides this, it will give a break to your addiction towards social media. 
Limit your phone usage : Setting a limit to yourself is in your hands. Set a timer and only use social media applications for that particular time. Trust us, it will help you a lot. Limiting yourself is the best way to get rid of this addiction. Don't get tempted to what all these applications woo you with. 
Read a book : Reading is the best way to get rid of any addiction. Those who love reading can understand it well, that taking up a new book or opting for your favourite novel will help you to remain indulged in it. It will keep you away from the social media addiction. Books have the capability to bound our wandering soul and mind. Make the most of your reading! 
Social with your family members : You should reserve some time in your day for family & friends. Socialising to the world makes sense only when you are socialised enough in your family. You have the time, you have people right there for you, make the best use of it. Spend time with your family, friends and the dear ones. Just keep that gadget aside from yourself and devote the time to those people who actually mean the world to you.

Article by:
Dr Rajiv Shrivastava 
Director 

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