The Counterintuitive Way Social Media Can Reduce Stress

How to use social media consistently while avoiding burnout.

By John Boitnott • Aug 12, 2020

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It's no secret that staying off of social media can be good for you — personally, professionally and even physically. We need some time away from our devices to succeed in both our personal and professional lives.

The adverse impacts of social media have been widely discussed. So why does it remain such an important aspect of the way we do business?

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