What if social media ceased to exist?

Description: You've probably been asked before, "what do you do when no one's watching?" But what do you do when you're not looking at anyone? Without scrolling through a screen or thinking of replies to messages that invade your scrolling. Let's reflect together on social media use. Estimated reading time: 2 minutes and 17 seconds.

More mirrors, fewer filters

Looking at ourselves frequently allows us to see who we are beyond the filters. It's much more interesting to see your reflection through your own eyes, not through others'.

It's important to observe the time invested in your phone and the negative effects it has on your life. From there, it's possible to set new personal goals or reconnect with old ones that might have been put aside, fill your daily life with enjoyable activities that can also bring positive stimulation to your brain, and thus get to know yourself better as an individual who also functions outside the internet.

Have you ever wondered how all those images of other people's bodies - whether they're a snapshot from a friend's vacation or a celebrity's gym selfie - might be affecting how you see your own image?

Too much time online can be harmful

A good piece of content to consume to reflect on this is the documentary "The Social Dilemma" by Netflix (2020). The plot follows an American family that daily finds itself immersed in problems and conflicts - direct and indirect - due to the excessive use of cell phones and social media. Dinner conversation is non-existent. Punishments and time limits are imposed by parents on their children, but almost always without positive results. The children are abstracted from reality, engrossed in likes, videos, photos, and comments - positive and negative. The eldest son becomes increasingly attracted to a dubious political movement called "Centrist Radicals," and the youngest daughter finds herself in conflict with her image after receiving a negative comment about her appearance after posting a selfie full of filters and modifications. 

With this documentary, we can see that spending too much time online - especially on social media - can harm not only your time and routine but also your mental health. It's hard to shield yourself from bad things when we're online all the time, isn't it? However, it's not impossible. Many say the solution is to delete all your social media. Others say it's fine, as this is the reality we live in in the 21st century. What we seek, however, is a middle ground.

The use of essential oils as a way to look more at yourself

Are you familiar with Essencial Organics' essential oil blends? They can help in moments when you need to look more at yourself, reflect, and break free from automatic behaviors.

Balance Blend

The Balance Blend is the perfect combination of pure essential oils, specially formulated to promote a sense of balance. It promotes relaxation, evoking feelings of tranquility and clarity. Its blend of oils helps relieve feelings of anxiety, reducing mood swings and maintaining emotional balance. Excellent for use in yoga practice.

Relaxing Blend

The Relaxing Blend contains oils that primarily work on our nervous system, acting directly on emotions and our body. It helps relieve stress, especially during major decisions. It relaxes, calms, and soothes. It creates a peaceful, safe, and conciliatory atmosphere, encouraging tenderness and affection. It combats insecurity, emotional neediness, and insomnia. Recommended for people with physical and mental problems undergoing significant changes.

Love Woman Blend

Crafted with precious and feminine essential oils like Damask Rose, Jasmine, and Ylang-Ylang, the Love Woman Blend helps balance the deepest waters. Its composition offers a sense of freedom and empowerment, helping you to look more lovingly at yourself and others. The wonderful oils in this blend create a warm, sweet, citrusy, floral, and sensual aroma with hints of roses, jasmine, and peppers. Ideal for when we want to create a moment of connection for two, or connect with our source.

Harmony Blend

The Harmony Blend helps provide balance. It stabilizes and calms the senses, encouraging communication and connections. It creates a harmonious environment.

Ways to use the blends:

- Topical: Apply 2-4 drops directly to the desired area.

- Room Diffuser and Aromatic Necklace: Up to 1 hour, 3 times a day.