The more pervasive social media grows, the more difficult it becomes to control our content consumption and screen time.

Let’s get started with some healthy habits:

• Be purposeful when you use social media
• Review your privacy settings in all your social media platforms
• Designate specific time for social media
• Limit the time you spend scrolling each day
• Before you post, think twice and stay positive
• Follow people and pages that bring you joy
• Avoid using social media before bed
• Take a break from social media

Using social media sites should be fun and enjoyable, but striking the proper balance between your online and real lives is important. We hope these 8 positive habits will inspire you to take a new approach to social media.

Keep in mind that social media does not accurately reflect actual life!