Handling Social Media Triggers
Social platforms can inform and inspire—but without boundaries, they hijack attention. Design your usage instead of absorbing it passively. Set two scrolling windows per day (15–20 minutes each) and keep your phone out of the bedroom. Disable nonessential notifications and mute accounts that repeatedly trigger comparison or outrage. Before posting or commenting, take three grounding […]
Signs You Need Rest, Not Laziness
We mislabel tiredness as laziness and double our burden with shame. Rest isn’t failure; it’s maintenance. Notice the cues: foggy focus, irritability, heavy eyes, a sudden desire to scroll. Reframe gently: “I’m tired, not broken.” Offer your body a twenty‑minute power nap or a quiet lie‑down. Dim the lights, silence extra notifications, and sip water […]