As a psychotherapist who works primarily with millennials and Gen Z, I've found that the most overlooked skill young people need to be successful today is knowing how to tune out all that excess noise. For the next three days, keep a record of your social media habits. responding to a DM, saying hi to a friend, boredom) How you feel before you open the app (e.g., like you're missing out, anxious) What you're doing (e.g. Don't forget to be mindful about when social media has helped you. The key is to be more aware of when social media lifts you up, and when it starts to cloud your thinking.

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