"A simple mindful practice that can slow down emotional reaction, invite a breath, and encourage you to pause before you post. Social media has made it easy to broadcast our thoughts and feelings far and wide in an instant. At the same time, we often don't even consider the huge numbers of people who will read what we share. How many friends do you have across your socials? 300 to 400? 500 plus? How often do you really pause before you post?"
"Here are 4 questions to ask yourself before you post: W = Wide Audience "Would I say this in front of a school assembly?" (If you're a grown-up, imagine your entire office.) A = Affect "Am I in a good emotional place right now?" I = Intent "Might my intent be misunderstood?" T = Today "Today, tomorrow, or the next day? Can this wait a day?""
Social media enables instant broadcasting to large audiences, often without considering who will read a post. Rapid emotional states can lead to impulsive, regrettable messages that persist and can cause conflict or bullying. Adolescents are biologically more prone to making poorly thought-out decisions because the brain region that controls judgment is still developing. A four-question method, W.A.I.T. (Wide Audience, Affect, Intent, Today), prompts evaluation of audience, emotional state, potential misinterpretation of intent, and urgency. Pausing and reassessing can provide perspective and reduce harmful or regrettable online interactions.
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