Johan
Johan
Don’t See Posting on Social Media as an Obligation
Don’t See Posting on Social Media as an Obligation
Don’t See Posting on Social Media as an Obligation
Wednesday 28th October 2020
Feel pressured to post on social media? Johan explains why you don’t owe anyone a post and offers tips for enjoying offline moments.
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Mindfulness & Technology in Health
Sobriety Toolkit
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Get the buttons here!Breaking Free: Why You Don’t Owe Social Media a Post
Don’t feel compelled to constantly post, because what does it say about you? It says basically that you really find important what other people think about you.
Have you ever felt like you just *had* to post something on social media, even when you didn't really want to? Johan from 'SocialMediaBreakup' gets it. In this episode, he digs into the pressures we feel to share every little detail of our lives online. It's not just about staying connected; it's about the constant need to prove ourselves, to ourselves and to others. But does this really enhance our lives?
Johan doesn't think so, and he's here to explain why. Imagine you're at a beautiful park, but instead of soaking in the scenery, you're busy thinking about the perfect caption for your Instagram post. Sound familiar? Johan argues that this kind of behavior keeps us from truly experiencing the moment. Instead of living our lives, we're too busy documenting them for others to see.
It's a cycle that can be hard to break, but Johan offers some simple tips to help you regain control. He suggests that you don't need to brainstorm about what to post if you don't have anything meaningful to share. Why waste your time? Focus on activities that genuinely bring you joy and fulfillment, rather than those that are just 'post-worthy'. By doing so, you'll find that you don't feel as obligated to share every mundane detail of your life.
Johan also touches on the mental health aspects of this issue. Constantly feeling the need to post can lead to stress and anxiety. Instead, he encourages listeners to disconnect from the virtual world and fully engage with their offline experiences. This doesn't mean you have to give up social media entirely; it's about finding a balance that works for you. So, if you're tired of feeling like you owe social media a post, tune in to this episode.
Johan's insights might just help you reclaim your time and mental well-being.