The New Year almost always brings with it new opportunities or at least new chances to implement fresh and healthy habits, establish measures for self-improvement, and overall just be a better version of yourself. One of these considerations is work-life balance, and ensuring that you don’t find yourself too invested in just either side of the spectrum, which is something that can prove particularly difficult for Social Media managers.

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Given the convenience and accessibility offered by mobile devices (smartphones), it can be hard to resist checking in on the latest updates and trends. At the same time, the internet’s naturally rapid pace has changed the way our brains function, reducing attention spans and increasing the ‘Fear of Missing Out’ (FOMO). We’re sure a Social Media manager can attest to just how hard it is NOT to check their phones during an ad break.

Such dedication, while commendable, can also be harmful. It’s worth considering whether or not you should cut down on your screen time to give your brain a break or to focus on other things, like spending family time or reading books. If you’re a Social Media manager and you find yourself resonating with what we’re saying so far, then you might be guilty of the above-mentioned ‘charges’. Fortunately, Giraffe Social is here to help! Giraffe put together a list of recommendations to help you map out a healthier approach to digital consumption. It’s worth considering, regardless of the reason.

Giraffe included some pretty insightful stats regarding modern average screen times to serve as a sort of preface. To that end, Giraffe offers four major tips:

1. Scheduling Time Away

Have specific times during the day when you don’t have your phone. Honestly, don’t let yourself become a symbiote to your devices!

2. Set Daily Limits

Make use of modern phone features, such as app timers to help prevent against the dangers of endless scrolling.

3. Charge Elsewhere

Try to not charge your phone near you as you head to bed at night. This helps you avoid the ‘Bedtime Scroll’, preventing you from feeling groggy and jarred the next morning.

4. Limit Notifications

Sort through your notifications and turn them off for things and contacts that aren’t a priority.

The Wrap

In case you’re wondering, these steps are indeed that simple, but for the average person, they’re already near-impossible, serving as testimony to how reliant and glued we’ve become to our pseudo-precious mobile devices. In a way, Giraffe attempts to make us more aware that we might be spending more time fixated on our screens than anything else, which can prove detrimental if left unchecked. Moving forward, always remember that everything is okay so long as it’s done in moderation; scrolling is no exception, even if it is your job.

Sources 

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