Just a few weeks ago, work-life balance was no biggie. You knew when your lunch break was, how many minutes you could spend on Instagram between classes, and the exact amount of time you had to watch TikToks before bed. But now, because of a global pandemic and lots of extra time spent inside, all your routine habits are different. For people working from a futon, what's the best way to juggle the responsibilities of WFH with fun activities for pleasure? And how do you do it without refreshing your feed every ten minutes, when social media is the most convenient form of entertainment?
While it can be tempting to be attached completely to your phone during this turbulent time, remember you can maintain a healthy relationship with social media while practicing responsible social distancing. Here are three ways to set (and keep!) responsible boundaries with social media during self-quarantine—because there's only so much news to read and live streams to watch before your brain breaks.