It's ironic that what is meant to be a form of connection actually disconnects us from ourselves and others. Most things done in moderation are alright; however, social media is not being used this way by most teens and young adults, with an estimated 7 hours per day of screen time (not counting work or school). This is more than a full-time job and has taken its toll on the younger generations as they feel pressure to stay connected 24/7, and then comparing their very real selves against a backdrop of the ideal. Make-Pretend-Land has become their reality and it is exhausting to keep up with. This constant social comparison has left many teens and young adults anxious, depressed, more distracted and impulsive, with some finding themselves unable to stop. Many check SM sites before they even get out of bed in the morning, before they go to sleep at night, and use social media to avoid boredom and personal responsibilities. Each ding, bing, and buzz notifying us of a new profile update or photo yanks us out of the present moment and into a worm-hole of false reality, robbing us of our valuable life minutes . . .
Time to log off . . . and be here.
