SOCIAL MEDIA IS INNOCENT


Research has shown that social media distorts our perception of reality and of what other people’s lives really look like.

However, the major challenge/misconception is that we take into account how we’re doing in life through comparisons to everyone else, and since most people only post positive things on social media, that gives us a very biased perception of reality…for example, If we are constantly exposed to great news, we risk evaluating our own lives as less good.

There have also been plenty of studies that reveal correlations between heavier social media use and depression, feelings of envy, isolation and lower self-esteem.

Nevertheless, I believe social media is also a great self-development platform which spurs positive exposure to several forms of life-enhancing information (resources/contents), and also serves as a great avenue through which we all can connect healthily to those who we love, look up to and appreciate.

In conclusion, I believe it all boils down to self-mastery and self-discipline because we all have the willpower to choose exactly how we react (our emotions/ our logic) to contents/posts we come across on social media.

Permit me to end this write-up with a quote by renowned poet and civil rights activist, Maya Angelou, which reads: "If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude."
Location: Lagos, Nigeria Lagos, Nigeria
Christopher is a brilliant content writer and digital marketing executive who enables brands to connect in a human way with their audience on the internet. He is also a trained investment advisor, with a passion for helping people secure and maximize their financial resources.

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