Digital Mindfulness

Level Up Your Digital Wellbeing

The internet’s awesome, but balance is key. Let’s talk about habits, stress-busting tips, and boundary setting to keep your online life healthy and positive. 1️⃣ Healthy Online Habits to Try Small changes = big wins for your mental space: 2️⃣ Common Sources of Digital Stress (and How to Cope) 3️⃣ Setting Digital Boundaries Your time…

The internet’s awesome, but balance is key. Let’s talk about habits, stress-busting tips, and boundary setting to keep your online life healthy and positive.

1️⃣ Healthy Online Habits to Try

Small changes = big wins for your mental space:

Use app timers (like iOS Screen Time or Digital Wellbeing on Android) to limit endless scrolling. Try the 20-20-20 rule: Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
Unfollow accounts that make you feel anxious or inadequate.
Turn off screens 1 hour before bed or use blue light filters. Your sleep will thank you!
Pause and ask, “Is this app helping me or draining me right now?”

2️⃣ Common Sources of Digital Stress (and How to Cope)

🚩 Social Media Pressure: Likes, comparisons, FOMO.

Fix It: Mute notifications for apps that spike your anxiety. Try a “digital sunset” (no apps after 8-9 PM).

Tip: Follow @WeTheUrban for mood-boosting content.

🚩 Online Conflicts: Drama in DMs or comment sections.

Fix It: Walk away before replying. Screenshot, report, then close the app. Talk to a trusted friend IRL to vent.

Tip: Use Instagram’s “Restrict” feature to quietly block hate without confrontation.

🚩 Info Overload: Too much news, group chats blowing up.

Fix It: Turn off non-urgent notifications.

Tip: Use “Do Not Disturb” during homework or chill time.

3️⃣ Setting Digital Boundaries

Your time and energy matter. Here’s how to protect them:

Be Clear (But Kind): “I’m offline after 9 PM, but I’ll reply tomorrow!” or “I need to focus, so I’m muting this chat for a bit.”
Use Tech Tools: Set auto-replies for messages during your off-hours.
Respect Your “No”: You don’t owe anyone 24/7 availability. If someone pushes, repeat your boundary calmly. Example: “I said I’m not sharing my password so please respect that.”