Social Media Detoxes and Why They're Important

Social media detoxes are important to help you regroup and get in touch with things in life that aren't electronically curated for an audience.  They can help put you back in touch with the person you are deep inside and restore a sense of peace and wholeness that is not dependent on a keyboard and screen. Taking a break from social media can benefit your physical and mental health in ways you couldn't even imagine.

1.  Your mind is not a news ticker.

Human beings were not meant to know everything all at once, all the time.  The brain, like the body, has its limits.  Letting go of the constant stream of urgent updates gives one time to think and regroup.  It transports the mind from the sense of constant urgency into a deep state of relaxation and a keener sense of awareness. 

2.  Silence is a teacher.

Whether a person has their volume on or not, online life is noisy.  It causes one's mind to buzz, to jump through hoops, and to run fast enough to stay caught up.  It is an emotional noise, one that can often prevent peace of mind.  A restful, peaceful state can be achieved by listening to the sounds of nature, the rustling of leaves, the deep inhale of the morning breeze, and accomplishing a stillness that enables one to hear their heartbeat.  Anyone can take an online class, but being quiet in natural surroundings is its own kind of teacher. 

3.  The body longs for movement.

Scrolling may seem physically active because it keeps the mind moving so quickly. However, scrolling is stillness, but not the good kind. Not the kind that heals.  There are untold benefits to going for a walk, stretching one's arms toward the sky, letting the feet touch earth, sand, water.  The world is made to be felt with the hands, the feet, the skin, and not just seen through a screen.

4.  Your voice deserves to be heard.

There are billions of voices online.  Opinions are stacked like stones in a wall, sometimes toppling over.  Engaging in a social media detox might help achieve a headspace that doesn't need the kind of validation that is inherent in a technological environment fraught with approval-seeking.  It can put you in touch with who you really are without the need for external validation. 

5.  The world is happening right now.

The real world does not exist in a memory posted from three years ago. It isn't part of an algorithm or a topic that is currently trending. It exists in the fragrance of pine needles, in the glint of sunlight on the water, and in the warmth of a friend's laughter. This is where life is, and it is waiting for you to walk away from your computer and experience it.

Take time to put the phone down, step outside, and connect with the world around you. If you want to disconnect and hit the open road, contact the Hall Acura Virginia Beach team today to find the vehicle of your dreams.