Ep. 213 - Is Social Media Really The Problem Or Are We?

Jun 21st, 2021

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Ep. 213 - Is Social Media Really The Problem Or Are We?

On today’s episode of #RNTFitnessRadio, we introduce and discuss Mark Manson’s recent article titled, “Social Media Isn’t The Problem, We Are”. I’ve linked it in the show notes for you to read, and would recommend doing so as a follow up to this podcast. We use it as a springboard to discuss whether social media is really as bad as we often think, what’s really happening when you are triggered, or feel worse when on social media, and how to manage and improve any feelings of body dysmorphia, which is often associated and can be exacerbated by social media use, if you don’t take health education seriously. This is a big one with lots to take on board and implement, and remember, learning is nothing without action. So listen, take notes, then make the changes you need to make to start improving your life.
“Start living to what you think your life should be looking like.”
- Ivan Gavranic 
Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro about effects of social media
03:40 – Psychological effect by social media
06:30 – People to follow based on interest
08:15 – Insecurity from online feed
11:06 – Fixations on physique
14:42 – Envy and jealousy
18:16 – Body Ideas and commitment
21:20 – Life beyond what others say
26:05 – Self Education is key
28:25 – Going to your own journey
30:20 – Enjoying the process
34:22 – Disconnecting from the matrix
35:40 – Muting social media
37:32 – Looking at the triggers
43:25 – Wrap up

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