It's important to take care of yourself when using social media, the internet or other digital technologies. The activities and tips in this section will help you learn strategies to manage your emotional health and overall wellbeing while online. This includes helping you find a good balance between online and offline activities, developing a healthy online identity, and managing challenging situations and emotions.
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Explore this Mindful Breathing exercise to help manage stress and other challenging emotions.
Try this activity if you are having one of those days when things aren’t going your way. You just might find a new perspective.
This quick self-compassion practice can teach you how to show yourself the kindness you show others when difficult feelings and situations arise.
Taking time offline for yourself is important. These self-care ideas will help you feel more balanced and support your overall wellbeing.
The ability to recover from or adjust to misfortune or change
An active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life
Maintaining a nonjudgmental state of heightened awareness of one's thoughts, emotions or experiences on a moment-to-moment basis
Understanding and sharing the feelings of another