As we approach the end of 2023 you might be thinking about your New Year’s resolutions. A common one is the detox - cutting back on bad habits like snacking, alcohol, and spending - and then there’s the ‘digital detox’. Many people think quitting social media will reduce anxiety and increase happiness, but a new study suggests that might not always be the result.
Why not? The theory is that social media can be a powerful way to share experiences and connect with people, which fosters strong positive feelings. So perhaps the best way forward is a more selective approach: focus on digital experiences that make you feel connected to others, rather than ones that feed you rage-bait or get you doomscrolling through awful news.
We want Just About to be the former, which brings us to this week’s question: what have those experiences been for you? Could be a video game, a message board, or something else entirely - any digital event or platform that’s made you feel connected to others - and do you see any way Just About could replicate them, or help you to experience more of them?
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