Daisy Morris, creator of The Self Hood, discusses the impact of social media on mental health, her campaign #checkyourselfbeforeyournotifications, building a healthy career in social media, and using it to sell services/products.
Maintaining a healthy relationship with social media is crucial for mental well-being, emphasized through the campaign #checkyourselfbeforeyournotifications.
Authenticity and personal branding are essential on social media, encouraging individuals to share unique perspectives and personal stories.
Deep dives
Social Media Impact on Mental Health and Wellbeing
The episode delves into the impact of social media on mental health, emphasizing the need to use it in a healthy way and be mindful of its effects. By sharing a campaign called 'Check Yourself Before Your Notifications', the podcast stresses the importance of maintaining a balanced relationship with social media to prevent negative consequences on mental wellbeing. The episode highlights the campaign's aim to promote self-awareness and healthy social media usage.
Building a Personal Brand and Authenticity
The discussion explores the concept of personal branding and authenticity on social media. It challenges the notion of following trends like showing one's face online and emphasizes the importance of being genuine and showcasing unique perspectives. The episode encourages individuals to share personal stories, interests, and opinions to differentiate themselves authentically in a crowded online space.
Navigating Multiple Social Media Platforms
The podcast addresses the challenges of navigating various social media platforms and the pressure to be present on all of them. It advises focusing on platforms that align with personal preferences and audience demographics rather than spreading thin across all channels. The episode advocates for strategic cross-pollination of content across platforms to maintain quality and reach diverse audiences.
Embracing Individuality and Overcoming Comparison
The discussion highlights the importance of embracing individuality and celebrating personal successes amidst the pressure of comparison on social media. It emphasizes the subjective nature of success and the need to focus on personal growth rather than external validation. The episode encourages self-reflection, recognition of achievements, and the practice of self-compassion to overcome comparison and foster a positive self-image.
Hands up if your screen time massively increased around about March 2020? Yep, I think most of us can say that. Whether it was due to checking the news, wanting to learn something new or just looking for some light-hearted entertainment due to boredom, we’ve all been spending crazy amounts of time on our phones in the past year or so!
In this episode, Gaby is joined by Daisy Morris, creator of The Self Hood, a digital marketing agency that aims to help you grow a social media following without losing your mind!
The episode covers:
How social media has impacted our lives in the last year