Episode 69: Social Media

For many people social media can be a source of stress (even depression), rather than enjoyment, when it triggers perfectionistic tendencies. But it's within your power to make your social media feed a source of happiness and fun, not feelings of inadequacy or envy. In this episode, Janine and Shannon discuss strategies for making social media more enjoyable and productive. Discussion topics include: • One of our superfans, Shannon’s husband Mike, and how he implemented one of our suggestions • How we’d love to hear from listeners who have implemented any of our suggestions from the podcast • How social media can trigger perfectionistic tendencies • Some of social media’s good points: animal videos • And some of social media’s bad points: How images of seemingly perfect lives can set up unrealistic expectations • How much of the perfectionism we see on social media is deceptive • The perils of comparing your insides to someone else’s outsides • Ways to curate a healthier social media feed • How there’s no right way to do social media • How Shannon is using social media in a way that’s supporting her cartooning endeavors • Janine’s low-key strategy for doing social media for her business • Getting in touch with why social media is important to you to help you decide how to experience it Visit the show notes at www.gettingtogoodenough.com for links!