One Challenge And Two Benefits Of Taking A Social Media Break by Tyler Smith

Better Sleep

tylersmith28 — 2025-06-11 12:07:24 UTC

Taking a break from social media can help people get a better sleep. they aren't as worried about what is going on in the online world and they might not be as tempted to stay up late watching videos or texting friends

Potential For Improved Mental Health

tylersmith28 — 2025-06-11 12:18:55 UTC

Studies have found social media usage linked to depression and anxiety. People are also seeing higher addiction rates.

Fewer Feeling Of Loneliness

tylersmith28 — 2025-06-11 12:23:00 UTC

Researchers are finding out social media usage is creating people to feel lonely, weather they see a post they might have been left out in or seeing something over the phone you would like to be a part in.

F.O.M.O.

tylersmith28 — 2025-06-11 12:47:02 UTC

The fear of missing out can become a big issue in the social media setting

tylersmith28 — 2025-06-11 12:50:21 UTC

These are some benefits with reasoning and explanations on why taking a break from social media can benefit a person.

tylersmith28 — 2025-06-11 12:57:29 UTC

Taking a break from social media can help prevent addiction. Medical News Today says "Recent data show that 58.4% of the global population uses social media. Experts estimate that about 5–10% of people in the United States may be at risk of social media addiction."

Reduces Stress

tylersmith28 — 2025-06-11 12:59:51 UTC

In 2018 a Study found that the absence of social media reduced Stress.

Commitment

tylersmith28 — 2025-06-11 13:02:29 UTC

It may be hard to stay committed to taking a break from social media, many people use it regularly to communicate with others, decompress after a long day, or just to stay on top of things like the news and upcoming trends

Communication

tylersmith28 — 2025-06-11 13:04:59 UTC

Many people use social media to communicate with others, of they take a break it might be harder to communicate.