The Importance of Social Media Breaks by Patrice Brown

To end Mental Health Awareness Month, I wanted to talk about the importance of social media breaks and the signs it may be time for one. First things first, I want to touch on what I believe mental health means. Often times the stigma is that when someone is mentioning their mental health, someone else may automatically think they have a mental illness. Mental health is just that, mental health. Mental illness is something different. To be mentally healthy is to be aware and have control of ones' thoughts and emotions. Being mentally healthy does not mean being positive all the time but, being able to acknowledge and let go of negative thoughts. We're all humans, we are not perfect, and we are all struggling with something, rather we want to face it or not. I find that ignoring our problems and issues may results in us losing control over them. I also believe that looking within oneself when a problem arises is pertinent to mental health and growth. Mental health should be in the same conversations as physical health because it is just as important. Mental health has been proven to improve physical health and cure diseases.

I have to be honest, being away from social media is hard but it allows you to focus on what you need to focus on. As I get older, I realize way more things are more important that the latest clothes and shoes and partying and spending money on alcohol and drugs. Things that are more important are my health and well-being. Social media makes people look at other peoples’ life and compare it to their own which make them believe since they're not where other people are, they're doing something wrong. I like the saying that has been floating around the Internet, "don't allow social media to rush you" or something of that nature. I think that is exactly what I am getting at. Everything you do and accomplish does not have to be posted. You shouldn't need attention for every little thing you decide to do with your life. Social media allows people give too much of their life to people who may barely even care if the live or die. (Kind of drastic but you gets it).

I do believe that every situation is a learning experience and some of those situations should be personal and not shared with the entire world. Reality TV also plays a part in people thinking they have to share everything with the world. When on social media, you can be feeding off others energy on you TL or you could just be struggling to stay positive and can't understand why. Whatever the case, being away from social media will show a big difference in the way you are currently thinking. At the moments you feel like you can handle it all again, feel free to go back but be sure you're ready. Be sure you have accomplished just what you wanted your break to accomplish. When I get negative and easy-tempered, I know that's a sign I need to stay away from social media. You have to stand by whatever it takes to make sure you're mentally healthy.

You should do whatever you believe will help. Give a few people a piece of your mind politely. Demand from others the way you want to be treated. The way others feel about your decisions is not your problem. People shouldn't walk all over you but a major part of that happening is you not allowing it to. If people feel a type of way about something you said or did, let them feel that way. If they want to stay mad, let them stay mad while you move on. Learn to love from a distance and pray for people's well-being instead of being a part of their life. If you know you made a difference in someone's life caring for them hopefully they can see that and you both can reconcile but if not, that is God removing them from your life.

Remember to put yourself and your health first. Read our blog titled Health is Wealth by clicking that link. Read our previous blog this month titled My Journey of Happiness also contributing to Mental Health Awareness Month. Modernly Ethnic stands behind mental health awareness all year round and so should you. Please share your thoughts, comments, or topic suggestions with us by emailing modernlyethnic@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram to support that movement of encouraging people to be themselves Modernly Ethnic - I AM ME!@Modernlyethnic

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