Dianne N Squires shares 6 ways she is managing her digital media consumption habits to protect her wellbeing. 

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Staying well is essential for realising our big ambitions. But as I explore in this episode, one thing can threaten that well-being: our digital consumption habits, especially on social media.

As a seasoned communications practitioner and consultant, my work in digital media has made me acutely aware of the impact of social media on mental health. Despite limiting myself to just two platforms – LinkedIn and YouTube – I can still find myself trapped in a cycle of consumption that can lead to anxiety and distraction.

“The temptation to scroll and scroll and scroll and get little snippets and tidbits of information is still present on those platforms.”

I discuss alarming trends, such as the high levels of anxiety and limited attention span associated with extensive social media use. Countries like Australia have taken measures to protect young people from these effects, highlighting a growing concern that applies to many adults as well.

Timestamps

(00:00) Why well-being matters when you are chasing big ambitions

(01:10) A career built in marketing, communications, and digital media

(02:08) How working in digital media doubles the exposure to it

(03:25) Why social media platforms make consumption hard to manage

(04:14) What countries are doing about social media and young people

(05:44) The mental health risks that still affect adults

(06:08) Why LinkedIn comparison culture is especially draining

(07:24) How scrolling destroys focus and fragments attention

(08:39) Tip 1 – Keep your phone out of the bedroom at night

(10:25) Tip 2 – Rebuild focus through reading fiction

(14:39) Tip 3 – Use journaling to process your own thoughts

(15:52) Tip 4 – Choose long-form content over short-form scrolling

(17:16) Tip 5 – Put the device down and move your body

(18:12) Tip 6 – Set timers to cap daily platform use

(20:08) The six habits Dianne is using to manage consumption

(20:37) Closing thoughts on ambition, well-being, and responsible use

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Dianne N. Squires is a Strategic Communications leader, Founder of Dianne N Squires Consulting (DNSC), and host of the Island Woman Podcast. Her work centres on elevating voice, visibility and impact for Caribbean changemakers.