Sometimes, social media can be of good use because with just one click you can discover new places. However, it can also be somewhat suffocating, which is why it is necessary to take breaks. We immerse ourselves so much in social media that we forget that there is always something beyond a post on Instagram, Facebook, X…
Of course we can use social media as a treasure chest of memories and that is not bad, because I have done it. I think that the problem begins when we compare our life with what we see on social media, and that can end up creating unpleasant situations like comparisons and low self-esteem.
With comparison begins that indirect competition that you have to show the world what you have and sometimes it can result in the overexposure of oneself. So, if you find it difficult to let go of social media, here are some tips that have worked for me:
- Limit the use.
I understand that it is a bit complicated to completely stop using social media, it is almost impossible since we are used to spending many hours on them. You can start by limiting your use, the time you spend scrolling on the screen, and focus on what’s around you.
- Live life.
Social media isn’t everything. Sometimes, because of its influence, we forget to feel, to explore something more than a web page, and to enjoy the small pleasures that everyday life gives us. Live life to the fullest, that’s what it’s all about.
- Don’t overexpose yourself.
I know we love to share where we are, whether it’s because it’s pretty, relaxing, or aesthetic. Do not turn into a habit of posting where you are in real time, social media is a double-edged sword. Try to post where you are when you’re already leaving or when you’re no longer there. Your safety comes first, always.
- You don’t have to prove anything to anyone.
At the end of the day, it’s your profile. Don’t try to please anyone, let everything you share be because it really interests you, motivates you, or inspires you. If someone doesn’t like the content you share, they can stop following you, it’s not rocket science.
- Don’t compare yourself.
You are unique. You can never be like someone nor can someone be like you, and that is a point in your favor. Believe me when I tell you that each person is unique, with unique tastes. Create an environment that gives you satisfaction to see, not one where it is a comparison with anyone.
My intention is not for you to stop using social media, because I would be lying to you and myself. With this, my intention is to create awareness of how much social media can affect us to the point that we stop living our life, because of the comparison. The life you want is the one you work for, don’t let a post or a story that will disappear in 24 hours tell you how you should be.