Day 10. Keep at it — even when you trip up

It won't always be easy.

DAY 10 OF 10 Keep at it — even when you trip up Congratulations on getting to the final day! Whether you tried all the challenges or completed just a few days, acknowledge your accomplishment. After all, taking a closer look at your relationship with social media isn't easy. Social media is ubiquitous. Almost 7 in 10 Americans use social apps. When something is everywhere, engaging with it can become a reflex, making it a stubborn habit to break. Think of a misstep as a restart If you nose-dive into a social media rabbit hole, put down your phone, take a deep breath, and do something that fills your soul. Get some fresh air — "touch grass" — and forgive yourself. Then, use these moments to your advantage. Missteps invite us to better understand what's behind our behavior: Maybe you scrolled for hours because you're burnt out. Or maybe you're upset about a work situation and needed the distraction. Exploring, rather than shaming or blaming yourself, helps you: adjust your steps resolve the root cause soothe your pain Either way, you're not just building a healthier relationship with social media, you're forging a stronger relationship with yourself. Today's challenge: Check in on this challenge, and your social use in general Reflect on how the challenge went for you. Was time-blocking helpful? If so, maybe it should be a regular part of your routine. You can also set up regular check-ins with yourself — or your kids — about social media usage. A few things you could cover during these check-ins: how your feed and the accounts you follow make you or your kids feel the amount of time spent on social media and whether it feels balanced whether you're still making time for offline friendships the role social media plays in your or your kids' self-care (are you burying bad feelings or using it as a needed brain break?) if you or your kids feel in control of social media usage Remember: Having a healthy relationship with social media isn't about perfection or a certain set of rules. If you're interested in more resources to support the emotional health of you and your family, check out our Mental Well-Being Hub. Thanks for joining us, The Healthline Team Was this challenge helpful?   Read These Next The Science of Habit READ ON Podcast: How To Be Happy, Not Perfect READ ON

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