Social media and communications professionals are the backbone of the digital world, constantly crafting engaging content and managing online communities. However, this fast-paced, always-on environment can be detrimental to mental well-being.
“Social Media, Sanity & You: A Guide to Mental Wellness for the Digital Marketer” provides these professionals with a practical guide to managing their mental health and building resilience in the face of constant pressures and online negativity.
Social Media, Sanity & You addresses challenges faced by professionals constantly connected to social media, such as:
- Burnout: The constant pressure to perform, the 24/7 nature of the job, and the fear of missing out can lead to burnout.
- Mental Health Impacts: Social media can contribute to anxiety, depression, and feelings of inadequacy due to comparisons and online negativity.
- Maintaining Boundaries: It’s difficult to disconnect from work when your personal and professional lives intersect on social media platforms.
Key Takeaways:
- Creating a Sustainable Work-Life Balance: Social Media, Sanity & You offers strategies for disconnecting from work, setting realistic expectations, and finding joy outside of social media are offered.
- Prioritizing Self-Care: The book emphasizes the importance of self-care practices like mindfulness, exercise, and setting healthy boundaries with technology.
- Developing Resilience: Strategies for building resilience to online negativity and managing stress are explored.
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Resources
Free Webinar: Protecting Your Social Media Team’s Mental Health. Presented by Robbie Schneider for the National Institute for Social Media. Nov. 8, 2023.
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