"I know, I know—affirmations can feel a little... woo-woo. But hear me out."

We spend hours every day consuming content designed to make us feel inadequate, anxious, and like we're missing out. Algorithms literally optimize for content that triggers emotional responses—often negative ones, because those drive more engagement.

So what if we spent just a few minutes actively countering that messaging?

This episode is different from the others. No deep dives into how technology works. No scary statistics about scams or deepfakes. Just affirmations you can come back to when you need them.

Schnelle shares affirmations for:

• Comparison – "My worth is not determined by likes, followers, or how I look in photos"
• FOMO – "I am exactly where I need to be right now"
• Screen time guilt – "Progress, not perfection. Every small choice matters"
• Social media anxiety – "I do not need to perform my life for an audience"
• Information overload – "I cannot consume every piece of news, and that's okay"
• Kids and teens – "My worth is not measured in likes or followers"
• Parents – "I am doing my best in a situation no generation has faced before"
• Content creators – "My value is not determined by engagement metrics"

This is a short episode—just the affirmations with space to let them land. You can listen when you're feeling overwhelmed by social media. You can share specific affirmations with your kids. You can screenshot them and keep them as reminders.

Why this matters:

If platforms are intentionally manipulating us to feel certain ways to drive engagement, we need to be intentional about countering those feelings. These affirmations aren't magic. They won't fix everything. But they can help you reset, refocus, and remember what's actually true—not what the algorithm wants you to believe.

Perfect for: Anyone who's ever felt inadequate after scrolling, parents wanting to help their kids build healthier self-talk around technology, educators looking for tools to support student wellbeing, or anyone needing a digital reset.

Come back to this episode as often as you need it. It's here for the hard days.

Want to bring digital literacy and wellbeing education to your community?

Schnelle offers workshops that address both the mechanics of technology (algorithms, AI, scams) AND the emotional impact (comparison, anxiety, digital wellbeing). Programs available for students, educators, parents, and community groups—virtually and in-person.

📧 Email: contactus@bamdigitalmedia.info
🗓️ Schedule a consultation: https://bamdigitalmedia.info
🗽 Based in Brooklyn, NY | Virtual workshops available nationwide