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EPISODE · Jul 9, 2025 · 32 MIN

Why Social Media Makes You Feel Bad

from Quietly Confident Introverts · host Patience Ogunbona

Why Does Social Media Make Us Feel Bad?Have you ever caught yourself doom-scrolling, feeling more inadequate with every post you see?This video addresses how the excessive use of social media can lead to feelings of low self-esteem and feeling inadequate. Learn practical tips on how to **stop scrolling** and implement a social media detox to improve your mental health. Break free from these negative cycles and reclaim your well-being.In this important episode of the Quietly Confident Introvert Podcast, I unpack: ✨ Why social media activates the critical parent and adapted child states (from Transactional Analysis) ✨ How seemingly “motivational” content can amplify self-doubt ✨ Subtle ways marketing manipulates your fears and how to spot them ✨ Why taking control of your feed is essential to protect your quiet confidence ✨ Key reflective questions to help you scroll intentionally and shine your light instead of shrinking back📢 I also share my own journey of recognising when social media was dimming my confidence and what I did to reclaim my focus.Because your voice, your leadership, and your well-being matter, and the world needs you to show up as your empowered self.❓Do you agree that social media is a major cause of loss of confidence? ❓ How are you bringing attention to what you feed your inner consciousness from social media? Join the conversation📅 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube & all major platforms 🔔 Subscribe for more empowering conversations to quiet your inner critic and amplify your quiet power.#QuietlyConfidentIntrovert #SocialMediaUse #SelfAwareness #IntrovertEmpowerment #AuthenticLeadership #DigitalWellbeing #TheVisionaryIntrovertedWoman #InnerCritic #PersonalGrowth #WomenInLeadership #introvertcoach #Screentimemonitoring #introvert #socialmediadetox#introvertedwomen #improveyourselfesteem #introvertcoachSubscribe to My Newsletter https://www.theintrovertedfemaleentrepreneur.com/introverted-female-entrepreneurs-and-leaders-newsletterBook A call https://calendly.com/patienceogunbona-coaching/30

Why Does Social Media Make Us Feel Bad?Have you ever caught yourself doom-scrolling, feeling more inadequate with every post you see?This video addresses how the excessive use of social media can lead to feelings of low self-esteem and feeling inadequate. Learn practical tips on how to **stop scrolling** and implement a social media detox to improve your mental health. Break free from these negative cycles and reclaim your well-being.In this important episode of the Quietly Confident Introvert Podcast, I unpack: ✨ Why social media activates the critical parent and adapted child states (from Transactional Analysis) ✨ How seemingly “motivational” content can amplify self-doubt ✨ Subtle ways marketing manipulates your fears and how to spot them ✨ Why taking control of your feed is essential to protect your quiet confidence ✨ Key reflective questions to help you scroll intentionally and shine your light instead of shrinking back📢 I also share my own journey of recognising when social media was dimming my confidence and what I did to reclaim my focus.Because your voice, your leadership, and your well-being matter, and the world needs you to show up as your empowered self.❓Do you agree that social media is a major cause of loss of confidence? ❓ How are you bringing attention to what you feed your inner consciousness from social media? Join the conversation📅 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube & all major platforms 🔔 Subscribe for more empowering conversations to quiet your inner critic and amplify your quiet power.#QuietlyConfidentIntrovert #SocialMediaUse #SelfAwareness #IntrovertEmpowerment #AuthenticLeadership #DigitalWellbeing #TheVisionaryIntrovertedWoman #InnerCritic #PersonalGrowth #WomenInLeadership #introvertcoach #Screentimemonitoring #introvert #socialmediadetox#introvertedwomen #improveyourselfesteem #introvertcoachSubscribe to My Newsletter https://www.theintrovertedfemaleentrepreneur.com/introverted-female-entrepreneurs-and-leaders-newsletterBook A call https://calendly.com/patienceogunbona-coaching/30

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