Consider your response to the following:

• Have you ever lost sleep because of something that happened on your social media account?

• Have you ever been deeply upset by something a TOTAL STRANGER said to you on social media? 

• Have you ever judged your value based on likes and comments?

• Have you ever checked back to see how many “likes” you have on a post?

• Have you ever ignored or put off a responsibility because you were on social media?

Honestly, I have. This is the influence of social media. There are many wonderful parts of these platforms...and there are many dangerous aspects to the power they have over us. They can make us feel connected and empowered, but they can also cause us to feel inadequate, inferior and unworthy. Just remember, your worth is not defined by “likes” or by trolls, and there’s a much bigger world outside of comments and followers.

So when you’re feeling down because of social media, just walk away for a bit. It’ll still be here when you get back.