#Understanding the Impact of Social Media

[kidsinnowadays]

How to Unplug Your Teen from Social Media: The Revolutionary Guide to Reconnecting Offline

Explore groundbreaking strategies to help your teenager strike a healthy balance between online and offline life, fostering meaningful connections beyond screens. #TeenSocialMedia #OfflineReconnection #ParentingTips #TechBalance

Navigating the Social Media Landscape In the era of smartphones and constant connectivity, social media has become an integral part of our lives, especially for teenagers. While these platforms offer opportunities for self-expression and social interaction, they also come with challenges, including excessive screen time and potential negative impacts on mental health. As parents, it’s crucial to…

[son1c]

maybe i'm missing something but does cohost not show any numbers at all? i know i've gone on record saying that numbers (likes and reblogs etc) don't really mean anything, but it's definitely... weird... to have them be completely absent. somehow it makes the whole "posting experience" feel even more isolated and quiet than it does on here. i don't like it

[miitokii]

childe likes dragons

lol both childe and aether never leave my team so

also… lowkey wanna give up on tumblr since idk how anything works here

edit: just saw my other post got 45 notes somehow… nevermind! i will keep trying 😭😭 tysm🥹

also i don’t understand how any social media works tbh why do some of my posts get hundreds of likes on insta but then others which i worked HARDER on flop? i know it’s the algorithm but seriously WHY?

[a-dowryofblood]

some of you don't realize how big Taylor's debut album was. She was technically an indie artist, the only artist from a new small label getting a grammy nomination and touring with the Jonas Brothers based solely on the performance of her first album. It was a big deal. She was signing contracs with Disney after that first album, that's how she got to be in the Hannah Montana movie and why she wrote 2 songs for the movie.

Taylor Swift peaked at number 5 on Billboards 200 and was number 1 for 24 weeks in the top country album list, it became the longest-charting album of the 2000s decade. It was such an unexpected success they made her release the Holliday Collection and The Beautiful Eyes EP while she worked on her second album.

[elnotwoods]

imagine having an author of much beloved works, who turned said works into successful pieces of media, here on tumblr/social media and all people can think of is send their threats against said person worded in a funny way to mask their entitlement…

.. you’ve loved their work for years, so have faith in them - they will deliver! we know they will.. they already have in the past, the fact that there’s a bit of pain and angst along the way as the characters grow in order to end up where we want them to doesn’t entitle you to sending unhinged messages to said author/creator

the fact that said person is kind enough to engage with you isn’t an invitation to do more of it in the future

[232677]

Franco went from having no money to get to F2 to now collecting sponsors like Infinity Stones and what's most impressive is that it all started with a hashtag. i need you to sit down and digest my words: it all started with a #….

[aizenat]

Anyway, glad our government got something right and is working to ban tik tok.

[capfalcon]

i think people should be required to do 10 hours of volunteering/community service every time they say the word "problematic"

[brokentoys]

anxiety isn't just being a little scared about something rational (failing your interview)

social anxiety & awkwardness isn't just you're "shy" and sometimes you say something silly.

narcissist personality disorder isn't just having an "ego."

schizophrenia isn't just seeing funny hallucinations or hearing voices to Kill Kill Kill.

depression isn't just feeling sad.

i'm tired of media, and well, some people as well, thinking mental illnesses are just quirky and fun traits all while watering down the actual disorder, or refusing to acknowledge the "uglier" reality of them. they're called disorders and illnesses for a reason. they're not just "quirks" you give a character to make them Unique !

[espritdediamant]

☾ : My muse and sleep. (How much they sleep, how much they wish to sleep, if there is something that never fails to put them to sleep, e.t.c.) 

𓆩⟡𓆪 - memies symbol headcanon prompts [2/5] SUBJECT: SLEEP.

TO ADRESS CATER'S SLEEP HABITS, a general note on characterization. I interpret Cater as demonstrating multiple traits of ADHD in TWST's text, and as such I write him with this in mind. Sleep and ADHD are understood as having a bidirectional relationship. For Cater, specifically, I see these interacting most in his increased alertness, tendency to hyperfocus on tasks, and general difficulty regulating his routines.

More to the point. Sleep hygiene—the practice of ensuring one has cultivated daily routines and environments that are maintained, both required to produce good rest—has long been a sticking point and challenge for Cater. For the most part, Cater is "good" at sleeping. He can fall asleep easily once he's decided to go to sleep. Once he closes his eyes, it doesn't take him very long to sleep. Typically, he stays asleep once he has fallen asleep as well.

The problems start with the fact that Cater often does not prioritize choosing to go to sleep, and instead vastly prefers the passing out with phone in hand method of squeezing in rest after a long day of Cay-Caying around town. This is an unsustainable but relatable vice.

There are multiple instances across TWST's text where Cater becomes too absorbed in a task to effectively keep track of the time, and has difficulty in general budgeting out his time. These instances are often linked to using his phone to the point of distraction or obstruction to other things that need to be done. As a result, Cater makes no conscious effort to prioritize when he should be resting; as long as his energy levels are fine, he sort of just keeps going.

The major contention regarding Cater's relationship with rest is his phone. It's because you're always on that damn phone etc etc. Generally, guidelines for sleep hygiene suggest that individuals should avoid the use of phones or other screen devices 30mins-1hr before going to bed. Much to the chagrin of Cater's GP, this is never, ever going to be a recommendation that Cater heeds.

As a student, the peak of Cater's active screentime takes place at night. This is the sweet spot after classes, clubs, and homework have been seen to. This habit has less to do (directly, anyway) with the phenomena of "revenge bedtime procrastination", in which individuals stay awake to reclaim their time. Rather, Cater's penchant for late nights started in middle school once he was old enough to keep in touch with former schoolmates online. The added complication of timezones caused him to stay up increasingly longer on his phone chatting, texting, and keeping up with their posts.

Eventually the problem built upon itself as life and socialization (for Cater, at least) has become increasingly more centralized online, and social media and entertainment apps stack upon each other. In short, he often prioritizes online interactions over going to bed.

Cater on average stays up until ~3AM, which isn't the most sustainable practice when he's rising at 6-7AM for classes. This is an average of 3-4hrs of sleep a night which is not adequate It works out such, though, that Cater's energy levels are naturally pretty high. Thus, the lack of sleep just tempers them slightly and tends to reduce his focus. The issue of his sleep hygiene isn't so dire as to impact his day-to-day life or impede on his goals, but it is an area of health he neglects.

What can correct the sleep issue?

When Cater has something "to wake up for" the following day (i.e., an engagement that breaks his norm) he will often try to prioritize getting to bed sooner.

Social media droughts, when everything is boring, are likely when he's most well rested.

In a pinch, he really unironically enjoys ASMR videos. He goes for ambient noise ones (think "art studio vlog" and "pack orders with me" rather than anything that contains people talking, because he gets too interested in the narratives to sleep—and he doesn't find nature sounds that compelling, TYSM.)

Above all, history class can and absolutely will make him sleepy. Not precisely the best time and place to fix your relationship with sleep, though.

TLDR; you'll rarely ever catch Cater yawning through his day or struggling to stay awake, but still: put your phone down!! Choose sleep. You can answer those DMs tomorrow king.

[raymend]

Real talk though are celebrities and shit gonna move to tumblr like whats the plan seriously

[comas-are-for-sleeping]

this tik tok ban bill is really making me realize how much the government cares about controlling its citizens rather than taking care of them. maybe my idea of what the government does prior to this was entirely incorrect--maybe a government should be in the business of controlling its citizens rather than helping them. but that really doesn't sit right with me

[jaideepkhanduja]

Understanding Relationship Dynamics: Common Turnoffs for Men in Women Explained

Understanding Relationship Dynamics: Common Turnoffs for Men in Women Explained #RelationshipInsights #DatingDosAndDonts #UnderstandingMen #EmotionalIntelligence #HealthyRelationships #CommunicationIsKey #SocialMediaInDating #IndependenceInLove

While the dynamics of attraction are highly subjective and vary widely among individuals, there are certain behaviors and traits that are commonly cited as “turnoffs” by many men when it comes to their perceptions of women. It’s important to approach this topic with sensitivity and an understanding that these are not universal truths but rather observations based on societal trends and personal…

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Sudan Action Week, from December 17th to December 24th, is dedicated to fostering awareness and understanding of the War in Sudan while harnessing our collective power to move to action. Join us in this impactful week as we educate, unite, and mobilize for Sudan.

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Sudan Action Week

#keepEyesOnSudan

17 Dec. What is happening in Sudan

Learn about the war in Sudan, its origins, and the key players involved.

18 Dec. Centering Dafur

Learn about the ongoing situation in Darfur, understanding both current events and the historical context spanning decades.

19 Dec. Sudanese Revolution

Delve into Sudanese resilience and the significance of December 19 for the Sudanese community.

20 Dec. Contact your representatives

Discover various ways to contact your representatives and advocate for addressing the war in Sudan.

21 Dec. Centering Sudanese voices

Debunking hashtags and identifying the appropriate news sources on social media and online.

22 Dec. Day of donation

Amplify and learn about fundraisers supporting Sudanese people currently on the ground in Sudan.

23 Dec. Support Sudani Businesses

Explore wayst to support Sudanese  businesses, whether through online orders or in-store shopping.

24 Dec. Honoring our martyrs

Reflect on and pay tribute to those who have lost their lives in the conflict.

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