So I've come to find that I'm addicted to social media. Maybe not quite as bad as some people, but I've come to find that the first thing I do every day is check Facebook or Snapchat or Instagram etc. How do you think I can break this ?

This is so relevant, I’m glad you brought this
up. I can be so guilty of this too – dry swallowing this pointless information
that’s completely devoid of any deeper truth or spiritual meaning. Plugging in
from the second you open your eyes can lead to that existential feeling of
disconnect a lot of us experience.

First, take mindful steps to tweak the behavior
– instead of scrolling through your feed on Instagram, search for something
meaningful – motivational quotes, spiritual quotes, meditation quotes, book
quotes, whatever that means for you. Social media is just a tool, at its essence.
How you use it is up to you. Let it connect you to something meaningful.

Eventually, when you’re ready to let go of
that, resist the impulse when your phone alarm goes off in the morning to keep
the phone in your hand to scroll. Instead, allow yourself a few minutes of
breathing – don’t get out of bed until you’ve acknowledged five things you’re
grateful for for the upcoming day, or five things you’re excited about
experiencing for the day. Set an intention.

Like most addictions, you’re just responding to the dopamine
associated with doing an activity that released that feel-good chemical – so why
not trade the behavior, the social media compulsion, for a more mindful one?
The vibes you start your day with are completely up to you, so choose
mindfulness and meaning when you can. This is going to take time, so be kind to
yourself along the way.

You’ve got this!

Anna