The number one thing I would change in modern society is the way that we use technology. Specifically the way that we use social media. Social media can be a great tool, but also greatly destructive. It’s a wonderful way to stay in contact with other people that live near and far. You can keep up with people’s lives and what is going on in their own little world.
However, this also breeds comparison. When you are keeping up with so many other people and seeing “everything” going on in their life, then you can compare your life to theirs. It’s hard to remember that you are only seeing what they want you to see, and that you have no idea what goes on behind closed doors. Or their life can look so good that you are just sure it must be wonderful all the time. I feel like it’s just human nature to feel this way, not any fault of the individual. Of course there are things you can do to reduce this feeling, but social media definitely makes it difficult.
Not only does social media breed the comparison game, but it also distracts you from your real life. How many hours do you spend mindlessly scrolling? You feel like you constantly need to stay current on everything so you keep on checking and scrolling. It takes away from your time with those around you and more meaningful conversations.
Unfortunately, I don’t know if we are ever going to be able to go back to the way things were before social media. It’s too prominent in the every day world at this point. I just hope that it can become a little less important and a little less time consuming. It’s meant to be a tool, not a way of life.
The Balancing Act Mom 