According to explodingtopics.com, the average American spends 2 hours and 14 minutes per day doing a very specific activity. Can you guess what it is? [Imagine the theme from Jeopardy playing in the background as you think.]
If you guessed "scrolling on social media," you are right! I'm grateful that you are using some of your daily social media time to read this blog. Please keep reading...
Excuses people use for spending so much time on social media range from "wanting to see what friends are doing" to "it's a way to relax and unwind after a stressful day at work." Is it though? I have read many studies that point to social media as the cause for a rise in anxiety, depression, and stress. I should probably post a few links to some of these studies, but it's Sunday (New Years Eve) and I'm feeling lazy. Besides, most people know how to use Google.
Recently, I had an opportunity to experience a 1-hour massage from Mobile Massage 2 You. Nancy arrived at my house and set up in my room of choice. For one hour I got to disconnect from all things electronic in the comfort of my own home, chatting with Nancy about a broad range of topics--sometimes being blissfully silent while she worked to relieve the tension in my body.
She found every tense, sore spot between my shoulder blades and on my neck. "You hunch when you sit, don't you?" she asked (totally non-judgmentally). It's true. The downward glance at my phone screen has taken a toll on my body over time as I return texts, check email, and do productive "stuff" like pay bills and write blogs. The massage was divine--and needed--and appreciated.
Can you imagine what your life would be like if you took some time away from your electronics and booked a massage instead? You will probably discover as I did that some of that tension and stress has actually been self inflicted!
I highly recommend booking a massage. It's a new year. Do something different. Do something for you!
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