Maybe you have a problem and there is a solution
Smartphones, Snapchat, Instagram, and other social media technology help you stay connected. You’re born with the drive
to connect with others. It’s good for your physical health and psychological well-being.
But what if you find yourself becoming too connected to social media?
Do you have a problem managing your screen time? Are you struggling to cut down on your phone or social media use? Or are you afraid someone you know might have a general addiction to social media or digital technology?
We will work together to change your relationship with social media and digital tools.
Maybe you have a problem and there is a solution
Smartphones, Snapchat, Instagram, and other social media technology help you stay connected. You’re born with the drive
to connect with others. It’s good for your physical health and psychological well-being.
But what if you find yourself becoming too connected to social media?
Do you have a problem managing your screen time? Are you struggling to cut down on your phone or social media use? Or are you afraid someone you know might have a general addiction to social media or digital technology?
We will work together to change your relationship with social media and digital tools.
Effects of Internet Addiction and Misuse
While social media can have positive benefits – global, open, transparent, non-hierarchical, interactive, and real-time – basically facilitating communication and building connections, it can also lead to addiction, anxiety, dependence, irritability, isolation, lack of self-control, lack of self-esteem, distancing oneself from the real world and family relationships and many more negative effects on mental health and wellbeing.
The sad fact about social media addiction is – we don’t even realise when we slide into the addiction zone. For a long time, we didn’t want to accept that we were already addicted. Yet, only you need to take charge of your life and address the concerns before they become too difficult to handle. Yes, we’re talking about how to stop social media addiction without facing much anxiety.
When one or more social networks start consuming over 4 hours of your day, when the virtual world seems to be one of your priorities; it’s a loud enough sign that you might fall into addiction.
Another major concern is the contradiction people face in real life. One tends to look good and show good-self online. Having attention from social media leads to high self-worth; when it contradicts in real life, it becomes the reason for rejections and negative behaviour. Most importantly, it takes away your precious time that never comes back. However, with the right strategies and support, breaking free from social media addiction and rediscovering a healthier lifestyle is possible. By setting clear goals, developing a plan, finding alternative activities, seeking support, practicing mindfulness, and taking a break, we can regain control over our social media use and improve our overall wellbeing.
Remember, it's time to break free from social media dependency and rediscover a healthier, happier you!
Assessing Internet Addiction How do you know if it’s too much?
One of the most common phrases you hear surrounding addictions is admitting you have a problem. If you believe that you or someone that you care for, may be experiencing an internet addiction that is impacting various aspects of their day-to-day life, the following could resonate familiar to you.
- Do you feel an urge to frequently check social media, texts, the news or your email?
- Do you regularly not have enough sleep because you are using social media too late at night?
- Do you use your phone to avoid interacting with people around you or on the other hand because you are concerned about not being connected with them?
- Do you regularly miss completing tasks and lie to your parents or friends about your time on social media?
- Do you find that your anxiety levels are raised if you can't locate your phone or the battery is soon to run out? Is your phone a way to escape?
- Do you regularly have no interest in hobbies or other activities because you would rather use social media?
- Do you regularly feel dissatisfied, angry or frustrated because you want to spend more time on social media?
- Did you experience serious problems with your family, school, or work because you spend too much time on social media?
- Do you often find it difficult not to look at messages on social media when you were doing something else?
- Do you feel tempted to check your phone in the mid of your family get-together, meetings, or conversations and you feel strange when someone doesn’t respond to your social media message soon?
- Did you try to reduce your use of social media, but fail?
- Do you regularly use social media to take your mind off your problems?
- Do you spend hours looking at your newsfeed, checking in at every location you go, making a post and status of almost every happening in your life, and tagging people on most of your posts even if it is unrelated to them?
- Do you count ‘Likes’ and ‘Shares’ and it gives you kind of a different high and you have started hashtagging about everything in the world. #feelinghigh #ilovelife #whataredoing #mycatiscrazy
If this resonates with you or someone else’s and you are truly motivated to control your use of social media and screen time, it can be done! Breaking the pattern may be easier to do than you believe.
Assessment tools of Internet Addiction
Many tools have been developed to investigate Internet addiction or similar concepts. However, the main diagnostic assessment instruments used widely in empirical studies involve (1) Young’s Internet Addiction Test (YIAT), (2) Internet Addiction Diagnostic Questionnaire (IADQ), and (3) Chen’s Internet Addiction Scale (CIAS).
Thanks to Alice, I feel again empowered and in control of my life. Her expertise and compassionate approach make her an exceptional coach. Her professionalism and genuine care for my well-being were evident from the start. She never imposed her own opinions on me, but instead guided me in finding my own solutions and making my own decisions. Alice equipped me with invaluable strategies to manage my addiction. Her practical tools and techniques have been a game-changer in my everyday life. She helped me prioritize my needs and develop a healthier relationship with technology, which has profoundly impacted my overall well-being and allowed me to regain control of my time and focus on what truly matters to me.
About Alice
I’m Alice, and I’m here to help you navigate the digital world and find the balance you’ve been searching for. I understand that change can feel overwhelming, but trust me, you have the power within you to make it happen. My passion lies in guiding individuals like yourself through the process of overcoming digital addiction and embracing a healthier digital lifestyle. With my enthusiasm and support, I’ll be the guiding light on your journey.
Working as an online coach, I am available to help you, no matter where you are located.
Experience:
I have a background in mentoring and youth work. I volunteered for three of London’s hospices and youth charities. Currently, I am volunteering for Home Start as telephone support to families that need support in various aspects of their life. I have over ten years of experience seeing clients from all walks of life. My genuine care, confidentiality and non-judgmental approach will make you feel comfortable working through any difficult areas. I am down-to-earth, and easy to talk to, ensuring a very professional approach that includes common sense and a positive outlook.
Qualifications:
· Certificate in Counselling Skills and Certificate in Life Coaching Studies accredited by CPCAB
· Certified Practitioner of the Art and Science of Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), Hypnotherapy and Timeline accredited by ANLP
· Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace
· Fully insured