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5 Reasons To Take A Break From Social Media

Even one day without social media can be relaxing.

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5 Reasons To Take A Break From Social Media
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Have you ever thought about taking a break from social media? There are many benefits to leaving behind your phone, and here are just a few.

You can go outside and focus on the moment.

Walk outside, breathe in the fresh air, and leave your phone behind. Each time, you will notice a new aspect of nature that you wish you had discovered before.

You will have more free time.

Think about how much extra time you waste on your phone. Try devoting this time to exercising or picking up a new hobby!

You can sleep better.

With less blue light, you can fall asleep quicker. Also, with fewer distractions before bed, you will fall asleep earlier and stay asleep longer.

You can better focus on schoolwork.

Without social media as a distraction, you can devote more time to schoolwork. Additionally, you may see an improvement in your grades!

You will feel much more relaxed.

Even for a few hours, getting rid of social media can be beneficial as it leaves behind an environment full of cyberbullying and hatred. Taking a break from these images can be quite relaxing.

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