Take聽back control of your use of聽social media each day and catch up at a time that suits you.
Instant technology has become an integral part of our lives with lots of us regularly using multiple social media platforms for lengthy periods each and every day, often relying on it as our main source of information.
It has become the norm to communicate through social media rather than face-to-face or on the telephone. But, it鈥檚 important to be mindful of the impact this can have on our health and wellbeing and how maintaining a balance between the two can be a really positive choice.
At BU we're encouraging students to take a conscious break from social media each day with our Benefits of Balance. This will help you reflect on when you use it most, for how long and how it makes you feel. Try one or more of the following:
1.聽聽聽聽Cold Turkey: Take a complete break from all personal social media accounts
2.聽聽聽聽Night Owl:聽Take a break in the evening after 6pm
3.聽聽聽聽Sleeping Dog: Take a break in the bedroom
4.聽聽聽聽Social Butterfly: Take a break at social events 鈥� live in the moment!
5.聽聽聽聽Busy Bee: Take a break at work or study.
Taking back control of your use of social media may be difficult to begin with, so read our Benefits of Balance -聽social media support聽tips to get you started.
