“We don’t have a choice on whether we do social media, the question is how we do it.” Social media is primarily internet or cellular based applications and tools to share information among people. Technology has evolved into something that everyone can utilize effectively just by the swipe of a finger or by pressing a single button. Thank God for technology, right? We don’t have to go to the post office for hand written letters from families and friends abroad, however we retrieve them simply by opening an online chat box. This saves us so much time since we’re always on the go.
Social media has become the addiction of many young people today. We study while communicating with others on our various devices and even use the bathroom with them to ensure that we don’t miss a tweet, recent Instagram post or a new WhatsApp message. This may sound insane, but it’s so real. Take a moment to ponder on these questions: Am I abusing social media? Is it a must to be active on social media daily? Why can’t I give it a break?
[caption id="attachment_12" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Photo showing a lady using her phone in the bathroom[/caption][caption id="attachment_14" align="aligncenter" width="200"] Photo of a boy using his phone in class.[/caption]
I am guilty of being overly connected to the internet. There are 24 hours in a day and I use social media 16 hours a day. Therefore, I refrain from social media during my eight hours sleep or probably if the internet is down. Either, I