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Trading Social Media Time for Writing
How using a Temporary Tattoo Reminded me to be Present and Write
Brain Breaks are Good
Our mind needs time to relax. I have often found myself scrolling through social media when I am tired and need something that requires little energy. But there has to be a better way to give my mind the space it needs. Rather than focusing on the past or the future (what is shown on Social Media), my goal was to tap into the present moment and relax. The question was, how would I remember to redirect myself when I zone out online.
Be Aware of What You Want
Being specific and honest about what you want to change is critical to moving forward toward a new habit.
Creating a New Habit
I have heard that it takes 60 days to create a new habit. It is difficult to abruptly stop doing something when there is nothing to replace it with. One of my goals is not use social media to serve as a vehicle for wasting time. Since I would like to use social media intentionally to serve a purpose I need to find something else to do when my instinct tells me to click on an icon and zone out.
