A social media detox can do a lot more than just give more time

Less mindless scrolling will give you more time in real life. Photo: Getty

You might have just messaged someone on Facebook, searched for a recipe on Instagram or checked out that viral clip on TikTok. Whatever your favourite social media channels, chances are you’re using them now more than ever.

In Australia, the latest data shows a 4.3 per cent increase in social media users. As of January this year, there were 18 million social media users in Australia – that’s an increase of 735,000 people, according to the latest statistics from search engine optimisation (SEO) company Prosperity Media.