Our Goal at Oasis

Our mission is to help young adults shift their focus away from the distractions of social media and invest more in meaningful, in-person relationships. The constant use of these platforms can drain time and energy, taking away from personal growth, career goals, and overall well-being. We encourage using social media intentionally—primarily for educational purposes, learning new skills, and advancing careers—rather than mindlessly scrolling. Our goal is to empower individuals to reclaim their time and prioritize their mental, physical, and social health by building deeper, more authentic connections with the world around them.

Testimonials

  • "I feel like social media has greatly diminished the amount of, and depth of, human connection. " - 19M

  • “I do think social media has made access to violent, sexual, and deviant activities easier because of their glorification on these platforms and in media.” - 20M

  • "Social media makes everything transactional. With endless information at our fingertips, our lives, looks, qualities, and accomplishments will never be enough." - 22M

  • "I honestly don’t really miss it other than a few pop culture references my friends make. I feel like I can focus my attention more on things that add value to my day because social media— the way that I was using it made me feel anxious and scattered my focus." - 22F

  • "Social media creates a very niche social standard that many people feel the need to conform to in areas like body image and social activities." - 20F

  • "In high school, seeing Instagram models online changed my perception of women." - 20M

  • "Desensitized to what actual life is. We are too caught up in other peoples lives." - 22M

  • "I feel like I don’t know what’s caused by social media or what’s my own mental health struggles." - 19F

Usage

Americans spend 3 hrs/day, 46 days a year...

7 years over a lifetime on social media.

20% of our day involves watching others live their lives. Imagine the relationships you could build, real-life memories to make, the dreams you could chase, the life you could live beyond the screen.

The phone has become our daily crutch!

The morning ritual tells our story: 89% of Americans check their phones within 10 minutes of opening their eyes. Before we greet the day, before we greet ourselves, we're already lost in the digital stream.

We check our phones 144 times daily - not because we want to, but because we feel we have to.

Concentration Crisis

A majority of young Americans feel they constantly need to be doing something. Many college students say they can’t walk to class without listening to music or being on their phone. 

In 2004, our attention span lasted 2.5 minutes. Now, its just 47 seconds.

"The classroom tells a sobering story: 57% of high school & college students say they are addicted, but can't stop."

"In our desperate attempt to 'do it all,' we're actually doing less. Multitasking leaves you moving slower between tasks while believing you're moving faster. The mind wasn't designed for this constant switching."

Mental Health Impacts

The original intent of social media is gone. It's a constant cycle of people pleasing, clout chasing, and a buildup of deep-seeded insecurities. 25% of 18-25 year-olds link their mental health struggles to social media. 41% of teens who spend the most time on social media rate their mental health as poor.

  • Social Media Effects on Males

  • Social media Effects on Females

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**Surveys from over 400 college students in the Los Angeles Area**

“Comparison is the thief of our joy” - Theodore Roosevelt

Endless updates fuel FOMO, leaving us isolated, chasing unattainable standards, and filled with self-doubt. We crave belonging—seeking connection through shared experiences and a purpose greater than ourselves.

  • Social Media Effects on Males

  • Social media Effects on Females

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**Surveys from over 400 college students in the Los Angeles Area**

True connection comes from real-life relationships, not likes or followers.