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Wellness > Mental Health

Twenty Things to do Instead of Looking at Social Media

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Gustavus chapter.

 

Social media, as we all know, can be a great tool for keeping in touch with friends. However, there’s a lot of negative aspects to social media as well. It can become a very negative place, causing you to compare yourself with others and feel bad about your own life. Next time you’re bored, instead of looking at facebook, instagram, twitter, or snapchat, try one of these suggestions instead. Your mind and body will thank you.

1. Draw a picture

2. Get coffee with a friend

3. Get outside and go for walk

4. Read a book

5. Take a nap

6. Listen to music

7. Workout

8. Eat a snack

9. Organize your closet

10. Call a family member

11. Make a craft

12. Clean your room

13. Bake something

14. Write a letter

15. Paint your nails

16. Volunteer

17. Do your homework

18. Take a relaxing shower

19. Do your laundry

20. Drink some tea

Marie Osuna

Gustavus '21

Always drinking coffee and writing.