Try temporary detoxification from social media! Vacation from Facebook reduces stress

Here's another reason to download from Facebook: Temporary detoxification from social media can be good for your health

Deleting a Facebook application can reduce your stress, according to researchers from the Queensland University. In the research, the research team investigated the effects of a short break from Facebook for the benefit of the person. They recruited 138 active Facebook users. The participants were divided into two groups: One group had the task of stopping using Facebook for five days, while the other group was asked to use Facebook as usual.

Saliva samples were also taken at the beginning and at the end of the study to measure changes in their level of cortisol, stress hormone. In addition, they filled in questionnaires about their Facebook activity and the level of stress and well-being. The results showed that pausing from Facebook resulted in lower levels of cortisol after only five days. However, the assessment of the participants' own stress did not change, probably because they did not know that their level of stress had fallen. They also reported lower feelings of well-being.

"People said they feel more dissatisfied with their lives and are looking forward to continuing their activities on Facebook," said Eric Vanman, chief researcher of the study. He added that the participants felt less satisfied with their lives because they were separated from their Facebook friends. This may be the reason why they reported lower levels of well-being. "We do not think this is unique to Facebook, as the level of stress in people is likely to decline whenever they deviate from their favorite social media platforms," said Vanman.

Pausing from Facebook or social media can generally be a good way to avoid overloading information. However, it also discourages users from their friends. The results of the research were published in the Journal of Social Psychology. The research stems from Vanman's own experience of regular breaks on Facebook.

Leaving Facebook makes people happier

A study by the Institute for the Research of Happiness suggested in 2015 that leaving Facebook increase people's happiness.

The research involved more than 1,000 Danish volunteers. Half of them continued to use Facebook at the usual pace, while the other half paused from using Facebook for a week. The results showed that 88 percent of social media participants per week felt "happy" compared to 81 percent of those who regularly used Facebook. In addition, those who have rested from Facebook have also reported that they feel more enthusiastic, less lonely, less worried, and more decisive. They also spent more time with family and friends in person. Moreover, they were more easily concentrated.

"Instead of focusing on what we really need, we have an unfortunate tendency to focus on what other people have," researchers wrote. How to leave Facebook

Leaving Facebook can be difficult, especially if it has become part of your everyday life. So, here are some ways to stop using the largest social network in the world:

- Keep track of your use of Facebook

- Use Facebook blocking software

- Ask your friends for help

- Deactivate your account

- Delete your Facebook

Good luck!

• 17 May, 2018
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