How Your Phone is Destroying Your Mental Health

Imagine waking up every day feeling drained, anxious, and overwhelmed, all because of a tiny device in your pocket. Your phone, a source of constant negativity, comparison, and pressure to always be connected, is quietly destroying your mental health. In the next few minutes, I'll share how these subtle yet powerful effects impact you daily and share practical steps to reclaim your peace and mental health.   In this episode, you will learn: The 4 significant reasons why your phone is destroying your mental health How constantly being connected can put you in a state of anxiety Practical tips for how to create boundaries with your phone to improve your mental health   Related: 12 tips to use social media more intentionally: https://www.becalmwithtati.com/12-tips-to-use-social-media-intentionally/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/-_wLgY-tRz8?si=EN-3n8BD1PgTT73m   Sources: - https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2020/survey-data-confirm-increases-in-anxiety-depression-and-suicidal-thinking-among-u-s-adolescents - https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2019/07/12/a-growing-number-of-american-teenagers-particularly-girls-are-facing-depression/ - https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/06/170623133039.htm - https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2016/11/16/voters-perceptions-of-crime-continue-to-conflict-with-reality/ - https://dartcenter.org/content/violence-comparing-reporting-and-reality - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/why-we-worry/202009/the-psychological-impact-negative-news   ++++++++ Calmly Coping is a self-improvement podcast for high achievers who struggle with high-functioning anxiety to help you feel more calm, balanced, and confident from within. ++++++++   WATCH THE FREE TRAINING: HOW TO CREATE WORK-LIFE BALANCE AND FEEL CALMER AS A HIGH-ACHIEVING PROFESSIONAL: https://calmlycoping.com/workshop   SUBMIT A MESSAGE, QUESTION, COMMENT OR SUGGESTION TO THE PODCAST: https://calmlycoping.com/message   Want more?   WORK WITH ME: My mission is to help you decrease your anxiety, declutter your mind, and say hello to a life of calm and balance.  Learn more about my coaching, therapy, and course offerings here: https://becalmwithtati.com/work-with-me   JOIN THE CALMLY COPING GROUP: The free supportive community for high-achievers with high-functioning anxiety. Join Today: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CalmlyCoping   TAKE THE FREE HIGH-FUNCTIONING ANXIETY QUIZ: http://hfaquiz.com   MY FAVORITE TOOLS: Mindfulness Meditation App*: https://mindfulnesscom-partner-program.pxf.io/x97kyd Todoist To-Do List App*: https://get.todoist.io/8e7o0ay8n081   SAY HI ON SOCIAL: Website: https://becalmwithtati.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/tatianaglpc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatianaglpc/ Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/tatianaglpc   INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC: Rescue Me (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990 Ft: Copperhead   DISCLAIMER All content here is for informational purposes only. This content does not replace the professional judgment of your own mental health provider. Please consult a licensed mental health professional for all individual questions and issues. *Links included in these show notes may be affiliate links. This means that I may earn a small commission for purchases made using these links (at no additional cost to you). All products that I share are products I use, love, and recommend.