5 advantages of not being on social media
Don't let them tell you that you're missing out...
How often are you on social media? Have you ever wondered how social media impacts on your life in terms of “fun versus boring”? Well, here is the (tongue-in-cheek) upside of not being on any social media at all! Think about it…
1. You have a lot more time. Your life is much less governed by your phone. If you don’t check it first thing in the morning, you won’t die, and if you forget it at home one day, you’ll barely notice. Sure, you like reading your WhatsApps as much as the next person, but your phone has a lot less to check up on – and it’s kind of great.
2. Nobody ever makes you feel like you’re missing out. Every time people talk about social media, they’re complaining about something. They’re moaning that they need to go on a purge of annoying Facebook friends or that they’re sick of seeing that girl from high school’s perfect life on Instagram.
3. Unless you’re super-close with them, people don’t remember your birthday. But it’s cool, because your lack of Facebook means you won’t remember theirs either. You have a mutual understanding and there are no hard feelings!
4. You’re not forgotten. Just because you’re not on social media doesn’t mean you don’t exist. The more friends you make, the merrier. Hang out with them and build better relationships.
5. You have more time to focus on you. This is because you have fewer people in your life to compare yourself to. Less time on your phone and more time with your loved ones is a plus!
So, are you reaching for your phone right now or have you seen the other side of the coin?
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