- You are losing your free will.
- Quitting social media is the most finely targeted way to resist the insanity of our times.
- Social media is making you into a [jerk].
- Social media is undermining truth.
- Social media is making what you say meaningless.
- You are losing your free will.
- Quitting social media is the most finely targeted way to resist the insanity of our times.
- Social media is making you into a [jerk].
- Social media is undermining truth.
- Social media is making what you say meaningless.
In Ten Arguments For Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now Jaron Lanier draws on his insider’s expertise to explain precisely how social media works – by deploying constant surveillance and subconscious manipulation of its users – and why its cruel and dangerous effects are at the heart of its current business …
Mood and mental health
.
Deleting social media may not eliminate these effects immediately, but over time, you may find yourself in better mental health, with an increased mood and more positive social interactions. That boost in mood and morale can have massive benefits to your productivity.
It might
help you sleep better
. … Needless to say, separating yourself from social media might lead you to spend less time on your phone—which might help you get to sleep faster. 2. It can help you to reprioritize more personal forms of interaction.
- Pro #1: You avoid information overload. …
- Con #1: You probably will miss some important information. …
- Pro #2: It gives you more time to connect with people in front of you. …
- Con #2: You actually become more disconnected. …
- Pro #3: You can avoid painful people or memories.
Absolutely
. Some research suggests that social media is harming us in several ways. But that doesn’t mean it’s all bad and cutting it off entirely could have both positive and negative effects on your life.
While the effects of quitting social media are generally
positive
in the long run, your immediate reaction may be one of stress and anxiety. These feelings are caused by a neurobiological withdrawal from the sense of being constantly connected.
Social media has exponentially
increased the resources for mental health information and support
. Research shows that people who get support from peers (those struggling with the same problems) have better health outcomes, whether they have a physical condition like diabetes or a psychological one like depression.
In How
Social Media is Ruining Your Life
, Katherine explodes
our social
–
media
-addled ideas about body image, money, relationships, motherhood, careers, politics and more, and gives readers the tools they need to control
their
own online
lives
, rather than being controlled by them. …
Routing out Negativity — Negative emotional states and feelings of low self-esteem are one of the core reasons people are moving to social detoxing. Platforms are increasingly trying to remove the potential for this by adjusting
algorithms and testing new methods of engagement
.
Chan said she 100% endorses deleting any trace of you ex from social media after a breakup because
it helps your brain heal
. She suggested giving your ex advanced notice about your plan so they don’t think you have ill-will or they did something wrong.
However, multiple studies have found a strong link between heavy social media and an
increased risk for depression
, anxiety, loneliness, self-harm, and even suicidal thoughts. Social media may promote negative experiences such as: Inadequacy about your life or appearance.
According to one study, keeping social media use down to just 30 minutes a day can lead to increased mental health and well-being. Participants in the study reported
decreased depression and loneliness
when they reduced their time spent on social media, which seems ironic.
It’s possible to live without social media
, even in a tech-focused world. … Deleting your social media account is not an easy choice. Participation in Facebook and other platforms has been associated with having a better social life, more access to information and a better connection to the world in general.
- Make a new recipe. …
- Listen to music and/or make a music playlist.
- Listen to a podcast. …
- Write in a journal. …
- Create goals for yourself. …
- Plan a trip with friends or family. …
- Have fun with a coloring book. …
- Go to a museum.