This is how much time you should spend on social media per day

The more you know! No Images? Click here     Gratitude always comes up around Thanksgiving, but there’s a case for practicing it all year long. Those who do are happier and healthier in general. Curious how they do it? Experts broke down for us the common habits grateful people practice every day. They’re simple and worth incorporating into your daily schedule. One thing I’m grateful for is being home with my family this week (and it doesn’t hurt that we’re in Florida, where the weather is at least 20 degrees warmer than New York). Being thankful for loved ones is always a good go-to, but here are 100 other things you can be grateful for in your life if you need some inspiration. Hope you have a wonderful holiday and may your plates be full of turkey and/or mouthwatering side dishes! —Lindsay You oughta know Raise your hand if you’re guilty of spending many mindless minutes scrolling through your Instagram feed. (Hi, it’s me.) It’s no secret that excessive social media use can lead to poor mental health. A person can only take so many images of engagements and fabulous vacations! It’s also unrealistic, however, to suggest that we ditch these platforms all together and return to a life of no status updates. Thankfully, a new study found that there’s a magical number of minutes you can use social media without it affecting your well-being. This week I looked into the research and discovered a little more about how certain platforms can impact your mind. EXACTLY HOW LONG YOU CAN SCROLL WITHOUT IT AFFECTING YOU   A minute and change Got a spare minute? Use it to change your life. Our "A Minute And Change" project will help you become happier, healthier and more productive by doing one thing a little differently. This week’s tip comes from Sarah Lacy, the founder of Chairman Mom, a community for working mothers. Below she shares the little trick she uses to motivate herself to get stuff done when she’s feeling lazy: I put on a playlist and I have to cross everything off by the end of the song — audible timing. When I was little my dad would have to clean the house and he’d leave five wrapped Hershey Kisses on a napkin and once he was finished with a room or space he’d eat one. I do that a lot… but with wine. Crushing on this 'Gram Before you go... Since Thanksgiving is essentially the Super Bowl of eating holidays, we made this handy little flowchart that will help you determine if you “ate too much” during the big event. (Spoiler alert: You didn’t. One big eating day isn’t going to destroy your health or ruin your life. Please, for the love of mashed potatoes, enjoy every delicious bite.) Want more wellness? Are Gummy Vitamins Good For You? Here's What Experts Say. Diving into what you need to know and do before you take them. Here's Why You Might Be Feeling More Gassy Than Usual An explanation of the most common symptoms and how to make it all just go away. So THAT'S Why Your Hands Get Sweaty When You're Nervous Wasn't really expecting this explanation.    .     HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe        . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe