Unmasking the Habits: a Journey to Fix Social Media Posting Addiction
Introduction:
In this digital era, social media plays a significant role in our daily lives. It has transformed the way we communicate, socialize, and share our thoughts and experiences with the world. However, social media posting addiction has become a rising concern, adversely affecting our mental health, productivity, and overall well-being.
In this blog post, I will explore the steps one can take to break free from this addiction and regain control over your online habits.
Step One Recognize the Addiction:
The first and most crucial step towards fixing a social media posting addiction is acknowledging that it exists. Evaluate your online behavior, such as the frequency of posting, checking notifications, or the amount of time spent on social media platforms. Understanding that your behavior has become compulsive and harmful is essential for initiating change.Step Two Set Goals and Priorities:
Set clear goals and priorities in your life. Identify what truly matters to you and realign your focus accordingly. By establishing meaningful objectives, you can redirect your attention and energy toward activities that add value to your physical and mental well-being.
Step Three Track and Limit Your Time:
Become mindful of your social media usage by tracking and setting time limits. Various applications and settings can help you monitor and restrict your access to social media platforms. Allocating specific time slots dedicated to social media throughout the day can curb the compulsion to post constantly and provide more room for real-life interactions.Step Four Create Healthier Habits:
Identify alternative activities that can replace the time spent on social media. Engage in physical exercise, pursue a hobby, read books, or spend quality time with loved ones. By cultivating healthier habits, you not only divert attention from social media but also gain a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment in the long run.Step Five Practice Digital Detox:
You can take periodic breaks from social media to detoxify your mind. Disconnecting from the virtual world allows you to recharge and refocus your priorities. You can consider scheduling social media-free days or weekends, during which you can immerse yourself in activities that promote positivity and personal growth.
Step Six Establish Boundaries:
You can establish clear boundaries regarding the use of social media. You will want to define specific times and situations when it is inappropriate or unnecessary to be engaged online. By doing so, you can create a healthier relationship with social media, whereby it serves as a tool for communication rather than determining your self-worth.
Step Seven Seek Support:
Breaking free from social media posting addiction can be challenging on your own. You can reach out to your friends, family, or support groups who can provide guidance, motivation, and accountability. Engaging in open discussions about the challenges you face in reducing your online presence can significantly enhance your chances of success.
In Conclusion:
Social media posting addiction can have detrimental effects on your mental well-being and overall quality of life. By recognizing the addiction, setting clear goals, tracking time, creating healthier habits, practicing digital detox, establishing boundaries, and seeking support, you can regain control over our online behavior and lead a more balanced and fulfilling life. Remember, it is not about eliminating social media entirely, but rather redefining the way you engage with it for a healthier and more mindful relationship.
How to Fix Social Media Posting Addiction
Social media is a great way to stay connected with your friends and family, but it can also be addictive. If you find yourself spending more time than you would like on social media, and you are constantly feeling anxious or stressed about not posting enough, you may have a social media posting addiction.
What is Social Media Posting Addiction?
Social media posting addiction is a real problem that affects millions of people around the world. it is characterized by an excessive amount of time spent posting on social media, as well as a feeling of anxiety or stress when not posting.
What are the signs of social media posting addiction?
There are a few key signs that you may have a social media posting addiction. These include:
- Feeling anxious or stressed when you are not posting on social media
- Spending more time than you would like on social media
- Constantly checking your social media feeds
- Feeling like you need to post constantly in order to become happy
- Posting things that you would not normally post just to get likes and comments
What can you do to fix social media posting addiction?
If you think you may have a social media posting addiction, there are a few things you can do to fix it. These include:
- You will want to set limits on your social media usage. Decide how much time you want to spend on social media each day, and then set a timer for yourself.
- You can turn off notifications. This will help you to avoid the temptation to check your social media feeds constantly.
- You will want to take a break from social media. This could be for a few hours, a day, or even a week.
- You can find other things to do with your time. There are many other things you can do with your time besides post on social media. Exercise, read, spend time with friends and family, or take up a new hobby.
- You can seek professional help. If you are struggling to fix your social media posting addiction on your own, you may want to seek professional help. A therapist can help you to understand the root of your addiction and develop strategies for overcoming it.
Here are some additional tips for fixing social media posting addiction:
- Do not compare yourself to others. Everyone's life is different, so do not compare your social media posts to others.
- Be mindful of what you post. Think about what you want to say before you post it.
- Do not become afraid to no longer follow people who make you feel bad about yourself.
In Conclusion
Social media posting addiction is a serious problem, but it is treatable. If you think you may have a problem, you can reach out for help. With the right treatment, you can overcome your addiction and live a happier, healthier life.
I hope this blog post has been helpful and a productive use of your time.
How to Fix Social Media Posting Addiction Video Transcript
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this is Aaron with anetcomputers.com
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with another video for you today this
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one deals with how to fix social media
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posting addiction I recorded a very
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lengthy live stream pertaining to the
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image on screen which was about a
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University of Southern California what
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is it dor I study pertaining to how they
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concluded with some
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data about about individuals that have
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not just social media addiction but
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social media posting addiction I'm not
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going to cover any of that you can watch
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that live stream on my YouTube
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channel and I just did you just hear
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that noise I just got
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interrupted so I apologize about that
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not much I can do when you got these
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clowns that are loud and you know what I
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want to say okay how to fix social media
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posting
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addiction and I wrote a a lengthy blog
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post with some tips I'm not going to go
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over all this but just quickly step one
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recognize the addiction so you just want
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to
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just know that you're addicted you may
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be in denial you may not have a clue so
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you just want to learn how to recognize
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your
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addiction and then once you recognize
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that you do have a problem remember this
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is not just social media use this is
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posting you're an obsessive compulsive
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addicted poster you just post post post
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post and I'm not going to go over all
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the reasons why that you may become
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addicted to posting but you know but it
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could be an
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addiction you'll want to set some goals
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and
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priorities one of them may be to you
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know track your your use us Ag and then
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limit your time if you think it's become
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a problem you may have other priorities
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it may get in the way with your
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employment or your you know
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relationships with your significant
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other whatever it may get in the way
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with your
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hobbies you can then try to create
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healthier
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habits there is a term called digital
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detox where you would then practice it
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you would actually put it into fruition
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you know what I'm
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saying yeah you can try to take breaks
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from social
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media you know what I mean if you're
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just obsessed all day on on all these
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social media websites and that's
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basically all you do or that's all you
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think about or or it's a high percentage
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and it becomes an addiction one way to
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is to maybe slowly learn
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to put down that dumb device I mean that
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smartphone as an example you can also
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establish
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boundaries if necessary you can actually
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seek support you might be able to
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believe it or not you might be able to
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get counseling or whatnot well if it if
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it is a real addiction for you and you
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cannot stop and you can't get yourself
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to stop you may actually have to seek
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help some more tips here how to fix
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social media posting
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addiction
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and then what is
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it basically it's a problem where people
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just are obsessed with posting post post
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post post post they just post away you
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know what I mean and here are some
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potential
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signs you feel anxious or stressed out
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when you're not posting on social
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media you are spending more time than
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you would like on social media you are
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constantly checking your social media
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platform
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feeds you feel that you need to post
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constantly and then that may be
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serotonin release it so you post
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constantly to make yourself happy and if
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you're not if you don't post enough then
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you don't feel as happy or you know what
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I'm
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saying and you post items that you would
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not normally post just to receive likes
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and comments and shares and all
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that so here are some tips on try to fix
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this problem how to fix social media
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posting
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addiction you can try to set limits on
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your social media usage you can turn off
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notifications because notifications can
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become a big
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distraction you can try like
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I referenced earlier you can try to take
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a break from social media you may not be
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able to stop cold turkey because it
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could be a real addiction just like
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cigarette smoking addiction
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pornographic
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addiction what other add alcohol
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addiction so you may want to just you
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know try it some it depends on the the
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individual but you may want to just try
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slowly like
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maybe like my example a few hours a day
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one day or even a week so you could just
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try slowly you know what I mean to stop
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your addiction
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or you know if if you feel it's wasting
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a lot of your time you can free up your
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time with with that other time that
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you'll have
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now and instead of posting on social
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media you could participate in other
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activities I go for a walk every day
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that it is sunny because I kill multiple
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birds with one brown
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stone and the Sun is like a hormone and
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I don't know if it's a placebo effect
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but when I get sun and then I also walk
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at the same time so I go for a at least
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a 30 minute brisk walk out in the Sun
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every day and that gives me a lot of
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energy it makes me feel good and then I
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notice on days if I go too many days
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without walking number one I don't feel
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is I feel sluggish and then number two a
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lack of sunlight I don't feel the same
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and and
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anyways but my point is that you can try
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to find some other activities instead of
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just sitting there posting posting or
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even obsessing over the results or the
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notifications and all that crap you know
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you know what I'm saying if necessary
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you could seek professional help you
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know what I'm
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saying okay here are some additional
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tips you may not want to compare
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yourself to
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others if you're like trying to compete
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with other people you're disappointed
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that you don't have that many followers
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compared to other people you don't
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receive that many comments compared to
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other people so when you compare
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yourself that may actually be causing
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problems my tip as a YouTube content
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creator for over a decade and a blogger
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for over a decade and a live streamer
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for what eight seven eight years now I
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don't care what other people do
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necessarily I don't really care I don't
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obsess over follow followers comments
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none of that I just don't care what I do
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care about is continuing to create
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content and not get distracted by that
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other potential buffoonery you know what
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I'm saying so just don't worry don't
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worry about what other people think
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about you or what they're doing just
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concentrate on yourself that may be
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causing you to just post post post post
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obsessively compulsively in an addictive
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manner because you're worried about your
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numbers or you're trying to compare
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yourself to somebody else or you're
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trying to compete with them or you're
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trying to match their level you know
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what I
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mean be conscious and cognizant about
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what you talk
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post
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yeah or what you communicate with try to
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become conscious about what you're
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actually posting
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instead of just posting crap that just
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to
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post you know what I'm
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saying now here's another tip do not
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become afraid to no longer follow people
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who make you feel bad about
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yourself
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yes on my digital footprint in my
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digital reality I do not allow any toxic
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Behavior if you're offended by that I
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don't give a
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[ __ ] I have filters in place if I feel
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it necessary on some of these platforms
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I have subscriber only or I have
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follower only
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chat I block people I don't allow it I
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don't give people three strikes if you
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try to troll me on any of these
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platforms you're only going to get away
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with it one time because I will block
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you if I have to I don't allow any
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toxicity from the internet into my
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private personal life I refuse to
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I have it especially we censor YouTube
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also known as YouTube I have that
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heavily locked down because that is very
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toxic it has been from day one and I'm I
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refuse to allow it any longer so it's up
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to you and let me you know kind of a
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disclaimer these are just tips you don't
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have to follow any of this at all I'm
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not an expert I'm not a psychologist I'm
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not a medical doctor or you know yeah
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addictive addiction but it could be that
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that people are addicted and I'm not
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talking about just social media
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addiction that's a whole another video
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where you're just constantly on your
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your dumb devices your computers your
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your you're obsessively logged into
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then you got to log into Tik Tok and
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you're on that and Twitter and you're on
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that crap all day long that's not what
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I'm talking about and I'm not talking
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about viewing content all day long I'm
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talking about posting post post post oh
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my God you
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know you may be addicted to it and if
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it's getting in the way with your other
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activities you know yeah you may want to
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do something about it if you think it's
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a problem okay so that was my video
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pertaining to how to fix social media
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posting addiction remember I did have a
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linky live stream on my YouTube channel
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youtube.com/
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