HELLO!!!

As we know, social media is not going anywhere anytime soon!!! I love it personally. I make GRWM ( get ready with me) videos, and I am even a brand ambassador for some companies!!! But as a college student, I need to find ways to not always be scrolling on TikTok or snapping my friends the entire time I am at lecture! Here are my tips to keep you from being distracted by social media:

1. Take time on the weekends to turn your phone, computer, and iPad off! For one hour, read a book, work on a paper, handout, or even just clean the room. (If you need music, you can put Spotify on mix but do not touch your electronics ( take your Apple Watch off as well sorry you are busy atm, those messages can wait!!!)
2. Take time to be only on social media, that means if you finish 50%  of your assignments, take a 20-minute break. Check snap, texts, Instagram, etc…. (SET A TIMER, YOU ONLY GET 20 MINUTES.)
3. Workout with your favorite show. I love to turn on Law and Order SVU while I run/walk on the treadmill. I love how I can just watch my favorite show, and then I get my TV time in for the day while I am also keeping my body healthy.
4. MAKE your content. if you like to make videos, don’t stop, but I also make sure I dont work on editing till after I am completely done with studying and writing.
5. Stop using it when you’re bored. I mean it. Don’t turn your phone on just ’cause you feel like you have nothing to do. Instead, take those moments of silence and create something. I love writing music or working on my book. But let yourself be ok with no reels.
6. Put it away during class, in your bag, and silence mode on. Turn your computer and iPad while taking notes on Work Focus, so any messaages dont distract you. You are a student first so make sure your respecting the time you are paying for to be in school.
7. Last, don’t fully cut yourself off. I know it can be tempting to get mad when you keep getting distracted. But know that it should not be something you rely on 24/7. You still should connect with friends, make plans, and take those cute videos.

I love social media, I have multiple accounts and am always on them!!! But these rules keep me from losing focus and keeping my mental health in check. As always, I hope you have a great day. Make sure to tag Iowa in your college posts and #GOHAWKS

Cheers
Rose