For my 100th episode I think it's time that I share the ultimate detox message for our generation.
Although it might be painful to admit… maybe our parents were right? Maybe it is our phones. Specifically, social media.
If you’ve been listening for a while, you know my complicated relationship with social media. I’ve always felt like a bit of a hypocrite: promoting the podcast and making a living as a social media manager on the very apps that drains me. While there are amazing creators out there, these apps were ultimately built using psychological manipulation. They are no longer just tools for connection; they are engines built to influence and sell to us.
In this episode I share my honest thoughts about social media, the psychology of how it’s perpetuating common pain points of feeling “lost” or “behind” in our twenties. I also share some strategies to find a balance with this app (if you’re not convinced to write it off, lol)
Lastly, I encourage you to lean into what your gut is telling you while listening to this video. Only *you* will know what your form of balance is.
Okay, let's get into it.
in this video…
00:00 introduction
02:45 the evolution of instagram
05:35 social media is modern marketing
09:50 the delicacy of our twenties
10:47 yes, it affects our attention span
11:05 mental noise: scrolling is messing up our values & opinions
12:35 it's perpetuating feelings of being "behind" and "lost"
13:45 reflection. how do you consistently feel?
15:10 quick recap
15:38 we can't be bored anymore
16:13 so, why do we keep using it?
20:52 strategies & mindsets to find a balance with social media
26:05 final thoughts
how to support me (so I can keep posting!)…
1. Buy my a coffee: buymeacoffee.com/thetwentiesdetox
2. Get my seasonal workbook: A 4-part workbook you can use every year to plan your goals in alignment with nature’s seasons. https://www.thetwentiesdetox.com/align-with-the-seasons-guide
more resources…
The Twenties Detox Newsletter
https://www.thetwentiesdetox.com/newsletter#subscribe
Reconnect with your values
https://brenebrown.com/resources/dare-to-lead-list-of-values/
mentioned in this video…
You Need to Be Bored. Here's Why.
https://youtu.be/orQKfIXMiA8?si=Xe1eSno3ZD25HRnJ
The Social Dilemma (2020)
