Well hello there! Glad you could join us for this edition of our daily dose of Selfpause. We love sharing all things mental wellness. With humor, lots of GIFS, and of course scientific studies we’ll make sure you’re up to date!

Here’s what we are sharing today:

• A study done in 2022 showed links between self-affirmations and reducing the use of smartphone over usage! (Aren’t we all a little guilty of that?)

• Ever heard of DOOMSCROLLING? Well, we are going to enlighten you on that in just a minute.

• We have some affirmations up our sleeve for being present in the moment that can assist with smartphone addiction tendencies.

Study results suggest that health risk information combined with self-affirmation is effective in reducing smartphone usage by heavy users

Are you a heavy smartphone user? Do you feel attacked when someone tells you to put down your phone? Well, a study published in the Journal of Health Communication has some good news for you!

Here's what went down:

📱 Participants reported their daily phone use (yikes!)

📝 They then wrote about an important personal value (like their love for pizza)

📖 Next, they read an article about the health risks of excessive phone use (cue the panic)

💪 But here's the twist: heavy users who affirmed their personal values were more motivated to reduce their phone use than those who didn't (take that, haters!)

Next time someone tells you to get off your phone, just remember to affirm your love for pizza and you'll be more motivated to break up with your phone. Your mental health will thank you! 🍕🧘‍♀️

DOOMSCROLLING, FOMO, AND YOUR MENTAL HEALTH

Excessive smartphone use can lead to dysfunction in a person's life, also known as problematic smartphone use (PSU). (They even have a fancy acronym for it now!)

Here’s the dirty details :

• Too much screen time can seriously affect mental well-being, causing anxiety, fear of missing out (FoMO), and distractions from notifications.

• FoMO is emotionally exhausting and associated with doomscrolling, which can cause psychological distress and negatively impact life satisfaction, mental well-being, and harmony in life.

• Negative effects from doomscrolling can emerge within as little as two minutes of exposure, but stories that show kindness can counteract these negative effects.

SOME AFFIRMATIONS TO GET YOU FOCUSED ON THE HERE AND NOW!

1. I am fully present and engaged in the current moment.

2. I release any worries about the past or future and focus on the now.

3. I am grateful for the present moment and all the experiences it brings.

4. I trust that everything is happening exactly as it should in this moment.

5. I allow myself to fully experience and embrace the present moment.

6. I let go of distractions and focus my attention on the present.

7. I am open to learning and growing from every present moment.

8. I embrace the beauty and wonder of the present moment.

9. I am at peace with myself and the world when I am fully present.

10. I am centered and grounded in the present moment.

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