A few years back, my carefully cultivated online persona was a big deal to me. I viewed Facebook/Insta "likes" as indicators of popularity and success, and devoted a substantial amount of attention into garnering as many "likes" as possible. But with time, I realized not only how superficial such concerns really were, but also how detrimental they could be to my well-being. Social media feels like such a silly thing to care so much about (and get so hung up on), but it's a reality of our time... And I'm sure I'm not the only one here who's felt this way.
Over time, I've gotten off Instagram, cut my Facebook usage to mostly chat, and generally steered clear of the aspects of social media that promote more ego-driven actions. And not for one second have I regretted this transition! My take: something inherent in social media breeds malcontent in its users.
To be clear - this isn't a knock on anyone who loves using social media! It's the world we live in. I'm just curious about your experience with the relationship between social media and personal happiness. Do you agree that limiting one's social presence can potentially boost happiness? And why?
Over time, I've gotten off Instagram, cut my Facebook usage to mostly chat, and generally steered clear of the aspects of social media that promote more ego-driven actions. And not for one second have I regretted this transition! My take: something inherent in social media breeds malcontent in its users.
To be clear - this isn't a knock on anyone who loves using social media! It's the world we live in. I'm just curious about your experience with the relationship between social media and personal happiness. Do you agree that limiting one's social presence can potentially boost happiness? And why?