Cortney deleted Instagram for the month of November & in this episode she share’s the many life-changing benefits she’s experienced. She also shares some wild & alarming stats around the rise in social media use & the decline in mental health & life satisfaction. She references the Emmy award winning Netflix documentary "The Social Dilemma" & shares some practical ways to implement boundaries with social media. She believes social media can be a tool used for good, we just need to be mindful of the risks involved (one being that it’s highly addictive) & use it intentionally.

 

Topics of Discussion:

+ The many benefits of taking a break from social media including being genuinely happier, less anxious, more present, more creative & having more time, energy, clarity & focus

+ How time can be invested, spent or wasted, just like money

+ Living life being proactive verses reactive

+ The rise of mental health issues, life dissatisfaction, anxiety, body dysmorphia, identity crisis, self-censorship, addiction, etc,. related to the rise of social media use.

+ The lack of regulation & the need for ethical & humane design in the social media sphere

+ Surveillance capitalism

+ Positive intermitent reinforcement

+ Growth hacking

+ Massive scale social contagion experiments

+ Ways to implement boundaries around social media use

+ The benefits of social media

+ & more!

 

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“Stoke Your Inner Fire” Women’s Yoga Retreat at beautiful Lake Keowee

January 20-23 hosted by yours truly & special guest teachers Kate Moon & Julia Powell

This will be a special experience that is one part yoga retreat & one part winter wonderland getaway. You’ll enjoy accommodations at a gorgeous lakefront log cabin, twice daily yoga & meditation, delicious & nutritious meals sourced locally by private Chef Amanda Moon, cozy boat excursions with blankets & hot cocoa, a fire ritual, tea ceremony, nature walks, connecting with an amazing group of women & so much more. Email me at [email protected] to learn more and/or to sign up.

 

Sakara is having their ONLY sale of the year and the ENTIRE SITE is 25% off, yes even the Holiday Shop, meal delivery & all Sakara products! Sale ends November 29th at midnight PST. This sale is for new & returning customers, just use my special LINK & discount code: XOUNIQUEWAY-BF21

 

Want to sponsor the podcast & reach a new audience with your service, brand, product, etc.? Let’s join forces! Email Cortney at [email protected] to learn more about the show stats & sponsorship opportunities.

 

To say thank you for taking the time to subscribe, rate & review the podcast I’m gifting you my Zoom Yoga Library (11 creative vinyasa classes). All you have to do is take a screenshot of your rating & review & send it to [email protected]. I’m so grateful for your support & think you’ll LOVE these classes!

 

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