We all are pretty much surviving on air, food, water, and social media! Yes, so profound is the impact of these social media channels, that we all actually think that these are now vital for survival. Our mornings start not by looking at the Sunlight, but by looking at the notifications, our afternoons and evenings are dictated by thoughts on how can we post something that will give us more and more likes and comments, and our nights, well, we all know that the nights of an entire generation are being ruined because they are not sleeping, rather scrolling down to see their virtual world.
I agree that social media has given us a lot to rejoice about, but does that mean that we make it rule our life and not do what is actually needed to live a fulfilling life? If this thought crosses your mind too, then my dear friend, you will identify these signs in yourself and if you, then it is about time that you take a break from social media.
Now, don’t be shocked, I am not telling you to simply delete all your accounts, but what I am suggesting here is that you may want to reduce the number of platforms that you use, or even the posts that you put up. For a start, these are good and when you yourself will find a positive difference in your lifestyle, you will take the further steps accordingly. So, let’s get started in finding out exactly what those signs are which shout to you that are too dependent on social media:
Now, we all like to take numerous pictures before we find the perfect one and its okay if this happens once in a while, but it is not okay if you only think about getting that picture before even trying to enjoy that moment that you have in your hand.
If you find yourself going to extreme lengths to get a picture, like taking a selfie while paragliding or signing up to do something only because that picture will look good on Instagram, then there is certainly a problem.
Image Source: www.cloudfront.net
There is a reason why some people are closest to your heart. And, if you start getting to the point where the news of a big change in your life like getting married or shifting countries, reaches your close ones through social media, then it is not a good sign. You may feel that it is not a big deal, but just think about it, when we personally call up or meet our best friend or family member and tell them about that much-awaited promotion or the good news that she said yes, then they genuinely feel happy about it and congratulate us with a big hug. And trust me; no emoticon or smiley can beat the feeling of that hug.
Image Source: www.abclocal.go.com
When all you think about is how to put up a post about something that is happening right now in your life and stop enjoying that particular moment, then you are not on the right track. To get the feeling that something worthwhile has happened in your life, if you need to post about it, then you are only living in the virtual world, rather than living in the real world.
Image Source: www.eovisor.com
You get some free time when you are not working, say like when you are in the doctor’s waiting room or when you are out for dinner, and the first thing that you do is go to your social media accounts, then you are not just being dependent on social media, but you are also being rude to the people around you, who are waiting for you to get yourself checked by the doctor because they care about you. If you have people with you, then is it not a good idea to talk to them, rather to do see your timeline.
Image Source: www.brucesallan.com
Getting to know about the world is a good thing, but that is called knowledge, not living in that fact. If you find yourself thinking about all those events about which you got to know from social media and are not really connected to what is happening in your life, then you need to take that break for sure!
Image Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
You may think how health and social media are connected! Well, for a start you don’t ever seem to find time to exercise because you are too busy watching pictures of chiseled actors, your eyes and head hurt before you go to sleep, and even when you wake up at times, you are never satisfied by the amount and quality of the sleep, your fingers, back and neck hurt! Need I elaborate more? I guess not! So, if you see that these things are constantly happening to you, and the condition is worsening, then it might just be a good idea that you cut the connection from the internet for some time and make a connection with your mind, body, and soul.
Currently, we all are living in a world driven by the Internet, and being in line with the current times is a good thing, but what is not good is that you don’t take care of the things that actually matter; your relationships, your body and your life. So, I think we should be the ones that use technology, not be the one that gets used by the technology. What are your thoughts on this one?
Image Source: www.irishexaminer.com