Today, having a home - a computer with Internet access - is far from a luxury, or rather, one of the main components of our life. Imagine this situation: the end of the working day, a girl named Dasha is running home as fast as she can. Not seeing anyone or anything around, he flies into the apartment, casually shouting hello to everyone, takes off his raincoat and shoes on the way and runs to the cherished button, hurray, here it is, the computer keyboard. So, the computer boots, it seems, "oh my God, how forever this download lasts", on the machine you type in the search for "VKontakte" … well, that's it, I'm online - life goes on! Hooray!
Sound familiar ?! Of course, very few people will find the strength and admit it. We will find a million reasons to justify ourselves: no, this is not about us. However, the reality is just that.
Why we register on social networks
Experts believe that people who are insecure in themselves, suffer from complexes such as, for example, an “inferiority complex” with their appearance, or they lack attention in real life, are mostly hanging on social networks. And on social networks, few people know who you really are, because if you have a rich imagination, you can present yourself as a hero-lover, macho, or just a super-smart genius. And depending on how skillfully you present all this on your page, they will believe you or not.
Of course, one of the reasons for "hanging up" in the network is simply to communicate with, say, a classmate who lives in another city, in another country. And this, of course, is a huge benefit of social media. But is it worth limiting in your life only to such communication? Is it worth replacing real friends, real feelings - with virtual acquaintances and experiences?
The questions are really not idle. More and more our acquaintances prefer staying in social networks and the virtual world over real communication. Imagine something like this announcement "Got in touch, won't be back soon" …
Signs of social media addiction
1. Wherever you are, whatever you do, an obsessive desire to look at incoming messages constantly comes into your head, even if you are sure that no one should write to you. And still…
2. You spend most of your free time in front of the monitor, namely in social networks, and each time you promise yourself that you went there for only 5 minutes. But these 5 minutes can last oh how long, sometimes you notice with horror that … half a day.
3. When you take a picture again, the first thing that comes to your mind is to update the "ava", put it in a photo album in contact.
4. A constant desire to change their statuses, discuss their problems and various topics in networks with friends there. There is an obvious substitution of virtual relations for real ones.
5. Now your mobile phone is gathering dust at home under a thick layer of dust. It's easier for you to write a message on the net.
6. You have already forgotten what your best friend looks like, let alone acquaintances.
7. Ooo, these apps! You think it's better to spend time playing. Moreover, you make excuses to your wife, who vainly invites you to take a walk with your family: that you just like the design of this toy, so you stick around in it. But in fact, it is just "super important" for you to complete as many levels of the game as possible and increase your rating in the application.
8. You get irritated, it seems to you that your life is over, if for any reason you cannot get on your page. This is what is called addiction.
Sound familiar? Do you recognize yourself ?! Or do you have only a couple of the listed signs so far? It's time to sound the alarm !!!!!
Ways to combat addiction on social media
Chat with your friends more! IN REAL!
Can a social network replace live communication ?! No, of course, it is much more pleasant to meet with friends, say, somewhere in a cafe and really discuss the latest news. At the same time, put on some pretty clothes, get your hair done.
Make it a rule to go out every night. Go to theaters, museums, go to the movies. Call your friends with you. It will be a pleasant surprise for you to see how many people miss you!
Remember what a telephone is
Call your best friend, share the news. And you will see how great it is to really communicate and what positive emotions live communication will charge you with. At the same time, it will pull you away from the monitor.
Limit your online time
You can set a time frame on your computer. It is better to spend the freed time on something useful. Surely you have accumulated a lot of unfinished business, which you put off all the time for later, devoting "5 minutes" to your page in the networks.
Do some sports
Find yourself a hobby. For example, sign up for a sports club, buy a subscription, for example, to a pool. Do not forget: playing sports will help not only to maintain excellent physical shape, but also to be always in an excellent mood.
Read books
Replace reading the news in contact with some good book. You will enjoy good reading and knowledge. Isn't it wonderful ?!
No, of course, we are not urging you to completely forget what social networks are. But try to devote much less time to them. And you yourself will see how your life will change, and most likely for the better. Good luck!
