Social Media Marketing Strategies to Curb Addicting Habits

This is not professional opinion.
I’m not an addiction professional.

But I AM a mom who’s had a wicked habit of spending far too many hours on social media.

I know I’m not alone.

As a business owner I also am very aware of how there are benefits to social media but they can not be at the sacrifice of my mental health!

Social Media Marketing Strategies for Business Owners Who Don’t Want to LIVE on Social Media!

Block the feed on computer and on the phone – Stop the mindless scrolling! This is one of the absolutely most wasteful things we do on social. Did you REALLY get anything from 45 mins of random videos.

Now some would argue that it’s useful to do that. That our brain needs a break and this is how it got it. That may be true but there are better ways to give yourself a break.

Give yourself an alternative – Rather than try to force yourself OFF reels or Tik Tok’s feed or whatever, prepare ahead with an alternative to scrolling. Maybe it’s a walk outside, or maybe it’s doing that crochet piece or playing a game with your kid. There are so many better choices, be ready with a few when you feel the urge to scroll

Save a bookmark to a group you need – There is one lone group that I currently need to check regularly for my business on Facebook. If I just allow myself to click through I end up in the feed or checking someone’s profile.

Avoid this by setting up a bookmark straight to the group. Facebook is a MASTER at trying to have you end up scrolling the feed and being a cash cow for their ads 😉

Turn off notices – This is typical advice but I’m adding it in case you forgot! Keep those phone, computer and email notices OFF. Turn everything off that interrupts you in your day and your work.

Focused Business Uses for Social Media

Do research in groups if needed – If you are in some groups that can help your business then give yourself permission to get in there and do some very focused research. Remember that’s not permission to just waste time! Get in and get out.

Connect with customers – Another good use of social media is potentially to connect with your customers or clients where they are. I personally prefer to use my own community software for this, Heartbeat, but sometimes people are not on there and I do connect on Facebook or Instagram.

Marketing – Of course posting content to build connect or promote your products is always good business practice. You may want to use another app to schedule them like Tailwind or Cinchshare, to keep yourself off the apps.

Protect Your Sanity and Mental Health

I’ve talked before about how I’ve felt that social media negatively affects my mental health if I’m not careful.

I know I’m not the only one.

Do what you need to do to protect your mental health!

I hope these tips are helpful to you in doing just that. If you need more help I do have some social media detox PDF downloads and emails that you can get for free at the sign up below: