{"id":3142,"date":"2022-08-18T16:34:28","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T16:34:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.mutusystem.com\/en-uk\/?p=3142"},"modified":"2023-12-15T10:46:52","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T10:46:52","slug":"how-to-create-a-grid-that-feels-good","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-uk\/mental-health\/how-to-create-a-grid-that-feels-good\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Create A Grid That Feels Good"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Does scrolling through social media give you the blues? You\u2019re not alone. Here\u2019s why it can leave you feeling down \u2013 and what you can do to prevent social media from sabotaging your self esteem\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What we see in our feeds often impacts how we feel about ourselves \u2013 our body, our home, our babies and children, our friends, what we do or don\u2019t do, what we eat, what we drive, how we relax or how we spend our time\u2026 it\u2019s all too easy to compare every part of your life to those little squares on a grid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yet, these comparisons can make you feel sad that your life doesn\u2019t quite shape up. You suddenly feel too \u2018this\u2019 or too \u2018that\u2019. Or worse, not enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The truth is, much of what we see on social media is far removed from reality and doesn\u2019t represent real life in all its richness and complexities. Which makes comparisons totally pointless! So why do we do it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re hardwired to compare ourselves to others<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s perfectly normal to compare yourself to others. In fact, we\u2019re hardwired to do it \u2013 it\u2019s part of human cognition and learning and helps us to see where we can improve or what we\u2019re doing well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, social media has both exploded and magnified the opportunities to compare ourselves to hundreds, thousands, heck \u2013 millions of others!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But again, these images or videos are just a fragment of someone else\u2019s life. And only the best bits \u2013 often the most curated parts people want you to see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And even though you know<\/em> this, seeing these images does nothing for your self-esteem or your mental health. It\u2019s not called doom-scrolling<\/a> for nothing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fill your feed – and your heart – with joy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So how can you fill your feed with stories and posts that make you feel great? That lift you up and leave you inspired, calm, relaxed and feeling oh-so-good about your life?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have a few ideas to get you started, along with a handful of accounts you may love as much as we do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read reassuring affirmations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While we\u2019re wary of positivity to the detriment of real happiness, there are plenty of thoughtful, intelligent and mindful quotes out there that will help raise a smile, offer a little lightness, or simply reassure you that what you\u2019re feeling is normal (in other words, perfectly human!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We love:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Good Quote<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have a giggle<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re a fan of TikTok or Insta Reels, you have a wealth of choice for funny, relatable comedy videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We love:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hayley Morris  <\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lean into the overwhelm<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Being a mama is hard work and things may often feel overwhelming. And when they do, there are some excellent wellbeing, anxiety and nervous system coaches and practitioners on social media that publish great content – all designed to help you regulate your emotions and manage those \u2018fight or flight\u2019 moments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We love:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anna the Anxiety Coach<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take care of your mental health<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, the comparisons we make reveal a deeper side of ourselves \u2013 perhaps the parts we\u2019ve struggled (and have yet) to resolve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that mental health is front and centre of many people\u2019s minds (no pun intended), you can find a wealth of content that will offer practical insights, tips and insights into how to look after and nurture your own wellbeing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We love:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hey Bobbi Banks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow what you love<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Choose to follow accounts that champion the activities you love to do \u2013 or would like to give a try. That could be anything you can think of, from boxing to baking, cross stitch to carpentry, dancing to deep sea diving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Switch off if it gets too much<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Finally, whatever the latest trends, you are under no obligation to follow accounts that leave you feeling less \u2013 in any way! So if you feel that your self-esteem is taking a bash, hit that snooze or unfollow button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or, switch off from social media completely if you\u2019re finding it all too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You are not missing out. Your life will not be any less as a result. In fact, people who have a social media purge for a day, week, month (or even longer) often say it gave them the most peace they\u2019ve felt in an age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And yes, while it may be part of human nature to compare ourselves to others, we have to remind you of one thing \u2026 In Dr Seuss\u2019 words, there is no-one alive who is youer than you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And you, mama, are perfectly you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Does scrolling through social media give you the blues? You\u2019re not alone. Here\u2019s why it can leave you feeling down \u2013 and what you can do to prevent social media from sabotaging your self esteem\u2026 What we see in our feeds often impacts how we feel about ourselves \u2013 our body, our home, our babies […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3143,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"blog-single.php","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[30,33,32,31],"class_list":["post-3142","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mental-health","tag-mental-health","tag-mother","tag-mums","tag-social-media"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow To Create A Grid That Feels Good - MUTU System<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Social media can be a tricky space for mum's. 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