How to Be a “Villager”
The phrase “Everyone wants a village, but nobody wants to be a villager” is trending online. But what does it really mean to build a village, and what does it take to be a “good” villager?
5 Simple Social Media Detox Habits to Reconnect Offline
Mental exhaustion from hours spent scrolling? You’re not alone. The average person spends over 2.5 hours a day on social media—leading to decreased focus, increased anxiety, and ironically, an increased sense of loneliness. That’s why more and more people are […]
Encircled by Scrolling: Social media Spuddling Impacts Real-life connections
Last week, an interesting article about spuddling in technology caught my attention and sparked my interest to explore this term and its connection to social media. The dictionary defines spuddling as an ineffective movement or phenomenon characterized by great effort […]
Did Quitting Social Media Improve My Mental Health?
Social media has certainly become an important part of our daily lives, serving as a means of connection, communication, and escapism. In 2024, over 5.17 billion people worldwide were using social media, underscoring its pervasive impact on society. But is this […]
Can Online Friends Be the Answer to Loneliness?
As children we crave companionship; we strive to get to know the kids of our next-door neighbours. We walk home from school together with our classmates, we attend karate classes, and choirs, and play football. It’s not only the wish […]
Social Media for Gen Z: A Double-Edged Sword
Born between the late 1990s and mid-2010s, Gen Z has never known a world without social media. It’s woven into the fabric of their lives, a constant companion for connection, entertainment, and self-expression. But with this constant connectivity comes a […]
The Older Generations on Social Media
I’ve expressed on multiple occasions my concern over social media’s affect on the health and wellbeing of young people. What is less discussed in the media is how it affects the older generations. The gap in the number of social […]
Skin Hunger: Understanding Touch Deprivation
We all crave connection. But connection isn’t just about emotional intimacy; it’s also deeply physical. Human touch is a powerful sense, and a lack of it can have significant consequences for our well-being. This absence of physical touch is known […]
Is Loneliness a Gateway to Addiction?
Explore the link between loneliness and addiction, and the role of connection in recovery.
An Empty Apology – Safeguarding Will Never Be Their Priority.
Last week senate hearings were held in the US. The heads of Meta, Discord, Snap, X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok were asked by lawmakers how the platforms intended to safeguard children online. Behind them sat the families of children who […]