3 Mental Health Tips For Influencers

Are you an influencer who's feeling stressed out? You're not alone.

A shocking study by inspire.me, revealed that 47% of the 350 global influencers surveyed, admitted that their career choice had an impact on their mental health. People are generally under the impression that an influencer’s life is enviable, with free gifts, frequent travel and ample opportunity to rub shoulders with celebrities. The reality, however, is far less otherworldly. Being an influencer is a full-time job like any other.

We asked 10 influencers and trendsetters about how they take care of their mental health while also being active on social media. These were the 3 most common answers.

A break from all social media was the most frequent response given by the influencers. The countless hours of screen time not only caused eye fatigue but also had a negative impact on their mental health. This break would typically last one week, though some mentioned that 2 weeks helped them immensely. Breaks were also beneficial because they drastically improved their sleep and prevented insomnia to some extent. (Tip: Switch on your nightshift mode and avoid using your phone for at least one hour before sleeping.)

This one doesn't come as a surprise because we all know physical and mental health are tightly connected. Hiba Kane, a social media influencer and advocate of mental health with over 320k followers on Instagram, said that breaks and meditation help her overcome the negative feelings and emotions that are tied to being a social media influencer. Other influencers also mentioned having a consistent gym, yoga, and prayer routine.

Social media can be draining for your mental health mostly because you're spending time in an artificial world. Everyone posts their best moments while, shying away from posting the downturns. By spending time in the real world, influencers are able to connect with their family and friends, go out for coffee and have meaningful conversations while improving their communication skills.

Social media has opened many doors for us. It has allowed us to influence and impact the world at our fingertips but that comes with a cost. We should collectively realize the side effects and aim to reduce them in our lives. Famous neurologist Andrew Huberman said "The dopamine can be very stimulating for our brain when you explore new places but when it comes to social media, the novelty is no longer there and you scroll without knowing why you're scrolling and at that point it can very quickly become more of obsessive-compulsive behaviour.

If you think social media is taking a toll on your mental health, we reiterate what we said earlier, you're not alone! Visit this website https://reachout247.ca/ and chat online with a specialist.