Soft Skills at Sea: Practicing mindful social media use onboard
Social media is a powerful tool. It helps you stay connected with loved ones but can also affect your mental well-being if not used mindfully.
Scrolling through posts of friends and family celebrating birthdays, holidays, or special events can sometimes create feelings of missing out, as highlighted by The Swedish Club in collaboration with Mental Health Support Solutions (MHSS).
Connect meaningfully
Instead of endlessly scrolling, prefer to:
- reach out to family members directly
- send a message to a loved one and ask how their day went.
- plan something special for when you return home.
5 principles to balance social media and boost soft skills
#1 Set boundaries
Limit social media use by setting screen time restrictions and taking regular breaks
#2 Practice self-awareness
Take time for self-reflection and mindfulness to build emotional intelligence
#3 Engage in offline activities
Develop hobbies that require focus and interaction, such as reading
#4 Improve digital well-being
Unfollow accounts that trigger negative emotions and follow content that inspires and educates
#5 Sleep hygiene
Avoid screens before bed to improve sleep quality and cognitive function
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