Inspiration from the Couch
Ever wonder what tools and advice psychologists are inspired to use in their own lives? Join Avery, Jamie, and Lucy, three psychologists, and moms, as they discuss what they’ve figured out, what they’ve yet to figure out, and what there’s just no figuring out. Through our stories and pearls of wisdom, we hope we can inspire listeners to connect to themselves and others more mindfully, authentically, and powerfully. It’s sure to be fun, and you may learn a little something along the way!
Inspiration from the Couch
EP 61: Likes, follows, & shares --- oh my!
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Avery Hoenig, PhD, Jamie Wilson, PhD, and Lucy Smith, PhD
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Season 1
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Episode 61
In this episode, Jamie, Avery, and Lucy talk about the pros, cons, and boundaries around social media and technology. We briefly discuss our own love/hate relationships with social media and tech. We then explore the pros and cons of this dimension of our lives and how it affects our mental health. We offer suggestions and clues regarding when stricter boundaries around social media and tech might be needed. Lastly, we offer tips and tricks to help us keep our social media and technology usage in check.
Do Try This At Home:
- Set time limits for your social media usage (use an actual timer to alert you!).
- Ask yourself, “What do I need a limit around? What do I want to foster more of?”
- Turn off notifications and put your phone on “do not disturb” regularly.
- Have regular conversations with your kids about appropriate technology use – where are they using technology and where is technology “using them?”
Resources:
Tawwab, Nedra Glover. Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself. New York: TarcherPerigee, an imprint of Penguin Random House, LLC, 2021.