Episode Overview:
How does social media affect your well-being? Can reducing screen time boost your happiness and strengthen connections? In this MiniCast episode, I share data-backed information on the relationship between social media usage and personal happiness. I conducted a personal month-long experiment, blending research insights from my Happiness Research with actionable strategies to reduce screen time and create intentional, meaningful moments offline and I share my findings of that.
Whether you're aiming to reclaim your time, foster better connections, or just learn how to balance social media and real life, this episode is packed with tips, reflections, and action items to improve your relationship with social media and your personal happiness.
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:20 The Research on Social Media
01:15 Personal Screen Time Reduction Journey
01:46 Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Goals
02:21 Tracking Happiness and Connection
02:30 Challenges of Social Media Comparison
03:04 Social Media as a Tool
03:30 Approach to Reducing Screen Time
09:34 Results and Reflections on the Journey
09:55 Encouragement for Listeners
11:54 Conclusion and Additional Resources
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