In the 21st century, the internet has revolutionised how our species interacts socially. Being Tik Tok famous or an influencer are terms that didn’t exist just a few short years ago. There’s no doubt social media brings connectivity and entertainment to the masses, but at what cost? On today’s episode…. We take a deep dive into social networking - the good, the bad and angry emoji. How can we benefit from its many positives without drowning in an ocean of pretentiousness and negativity?

Recommended Books:

Unfu*k Yourself Series 2 Books Collection Set by Gary John Bishop (Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and into Your Life & Do the Work: The Official Unrepentant, Ass-Kicking, No-Kidding)  https://amzn.to/3451Rfk

The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are, by Brene Brown https://amzn.to/349cXja

Ten arguments to deleting social media right now,  by Jaron Lanier: https://amzn.to/2Iz5HVy

The age of surveillance capitalism, by Shoshana Zuboff: https://amzn.to/2Ha9Qi6

When Likes aren’t enough, by Tim Bono: https://amzn.to/2T0YbVu

Links:

Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4183915/  

Social Media Use and Its Connection to Mental Health: A Systematic Review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7364393/  

Social Media & Mental Health: http://shorturl.at/jlEP1

Gym Mommas Quote of the Week:
"The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said"
- Peter Trucker


Top Tips:

1. Question why do you use social media
2. Limit your screen time
3. Don’t fall into the negative trap  ( Do not get drawn into negative post’s)
4. If you wouldn’t shout it from a rooftop, don’t post it
5. Check your facts and where they have originated from / Critical Thinking
6. Follow, Inspiring, Knowledgeable, Experienced & Optimistic people, Unfollow the negative nellies  

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