detox- a mindful cleansing. Things you can do to start immediately:
Limit your social media access. Schedule or place a time limit on the amount of time you will spend on social media (20 min per day, 3 days per week, every other week- this is the total time that includes all platforms.).
Spend 15 to 20 minutes per day engaging in some form of meditation/ quiet period with deep breathing. (time is essential- Don’t cheat yourself, set the timer!)
Find soothing music, mental relaxation reading material, praying, or taking an uninterrupted long shower or bath to decompress right before your planned bedtime. It is critical that you condition your brain to “wind down” before you “lay down”.
Consistency with these practices should eventually become part of your lifestyle. Mental clarity will present itself as you are able to increase restful nights of sleep, decreased irritability with your social interactions, and ultimately, you are living and being the best person you can be.
Kimberly Thomas, Ed. D. in Counseling Psychology is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Chicago, Illinois. She specializes in Partner Violence Intervention, Substance Use Disorders, and Anger Management. Her volunteer work includes helping build faith-based community programs, workshops, and community awareness campaigns. When Dr. Thomas is not working, she enjoys being a mother, singing and attending retreats.