Make It Happen

Episode Overview:  How does social media affect your well-being? Can reducing screen time boost your happiness and strengthen connections? In this MiniCast episode, I share data-backed information on the relationship between social media usage and personal happiness. I conducted a personal month-long experiment, blending research insights from my Happiness Research with actionable strategies to reduce screen time and create intentional, meaningful moments offline and I share my findings of that.  Whether you're aiming to reclaim your time, foster better connections, or just learn how to balance social media and real life, this episode is packed with tips, reflections, and action items to improve your relationship with social media and your personal happiness.   00:00 Introduction and Background 00:20 The Research on Social Media 01:15 Personal Screen Time Reduction Journey 01:46 Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Goals 02:21 Tracking Happiness and Connection 02:30 Challenges of Social Media Comparison 03:04 Social Me