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One of the most common questions that comes up with my clients is: Is social media ok to do with this mindfulness work.
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\nAnd often, especially with my clients who are parents, this is followed by a desperate plea: Please don\u2019t take away my social media!!! It\u2019s my only break!!!
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\nWell, the good news is that yes, social media can be done in alignment with mindfulness practices; and no, I\u2019m not going to ask you to give up your social media breaks.
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\nWhat I will invite you to do, is to be intentional about your social media activity.
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\nAnd you can even use your social media as a mindfulness practice! Here\u2019s how:
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\nFirst, set these intentions:
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\n- This is an appropriate time for me to be on social media.
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\n- I\u2019m going to be on for \u2018X\u2019 minutes.
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\n- This is why I\u2019m going on (what I\u2019m planning to do)
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\nNow, set a timer for three minutes or less (even if you plan to be on for 20 minutes).
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\nWhen the timer sounds, pause for a minute and check to see if you\u2019re meeting the intentions you set.
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\nAnd then check in with how your body is feeling.
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\nDo you feel tension, anxiety, stress, depression?
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\nOr do you feel joy, happiness, inspiration, or relaxation?
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\nNow, use the answers to these questions to alter your social media activity so it serves you.