Radio Headspace The Most Mindful Thing You Can Do? Log Off
Oct 8, 2025
Endless scrolling can leave you feeling anxious and disconnected. The discussion highlights the emotional toll of social comparison on social media. Rosie advocates for mindful practices like setting intentions and pausing before reacting. She shares practical tips for limiting social media's impact, treating it like caffeine. Finally, the importance of reconnecting with nature and your own body is emphasized, reminding listeners that the algorithm can wait.
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Sunday Scroll Vortex
- Rosie intended a calm Sunday but opened Instagram for "just five minutes."
- Forty-two minutes later she felt overstimulated, judgmental, and ashamed of comparing.
Comparison Is Built In
- Social comparison theory explains we judge our worth by comparing to others' highlights.
- Social media amplifies that because it shows curated, filtered moments against our messy in-progress lives.
Short Limits, Big Impact
- Limiting social media use meaningfully reduces anxiety, depression, and FOMO.
- Research shows just 30 minutes a day can significantly improve mental health.