There’s no denying the power of social media as a small business owner. We all know it’s extremely powerful to build your brand, connect with existing and potential customers, and generate sales. If we look at Instagram in particular, after first discovering a brand 79% of people searched for more information, 65% of people visited that brand's website or app and 46% purchased from that brand online or offline.

However, studies also link Instagram to anxiety and depression and even if it has been more minor in its effects, many of us have felt some not so positive feelings from our social media habits.

So how can we as business owners, for whom social media is a crucial business tool, balance its use with our own mental health?

As someone who is prone to feelings of anxiety and who has suffered from depression, I’ve learnt my own ways to protect myself and make social media use a more positive and productive experience - and today I want to share five of those with you.

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If you want to turn your social media efforts into an effective strategy that actually grows your business, you’re going to want to register for my free online class - just go to www.emilyosmond.com/free and choose from one of the upcoming times.

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