Social media has become an integral part of our lives as humans and the society at large. With platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Snapchat, it is easier for people to connect with their loved ones and also follow news and stay updated about happenings in society and the world as a whole.
Social media has its advantages as well as disadvantages, and to some extent, it has helped me to navigate through keeping updates on happenings around me. It helps me connect with my family and friends without having to visit them wherever they are. For me, family means so much to me, and no matter the distance, I always love to keep in touch with them even though I can't see them physically. Social media has been of great help to me.
Another pro of social media in my life is the high level of enlightenment. Social media, with the help of technology, is a great way to learn new information and stay informed. This enables current news and events to circulate quickly and easily, too; sometimes, social media helps me get new ideas, learn new skills, read about interesting topics in histories I had no idea of, and many others. Social media is one of my learning skills, which have impacted my life positively to a large extent.
One other pro of social media in my life is that it showcases me to a world beyond what and where I can see. Many of the friends I made today are business-wise, all thanks to social media for giving me a platform to reach out to the world at large. It has helped me to announce my business to the world without limiting me to my geographical location alone. With the help of social media, I can sit in the comfort of my house and sell goods to my customers that would be delivered to them. I can also order goods from other vendors through social media; it is a great platform for communications, especially for someone who is computer literate.
As good as social media is, it has some disadvantages too, which in one way or another have their turn in my life. Firstly, the con of social media for me is a comparison; sometimes ago, I got carried away with things I saw on social media. I wanted to spend, dress, and act like those I watch online, but it wasn't what was right for me to do just because I saw others doing them; I felt it was the right thing to do until I was able to retrace my steps. Excessive social media use can negatively impact one's mental health. Comparing oneself to celebrities and friends seen on social media is a very wrong thing to do, and it leads to feelings of inadequacy.
Other cons of social media for me are misinformation and wrong notions. I do call social media a free platform where everyone can come to display their sanity and insanity. Therefore, in a place like this, misinformation is inevitable due to a large number of people each sharing online what he or she believes is right or the right thing to do. There is news published on social media by bloggers and individuals that is so inappropriate, which sometimes I believe is true until I do further research to satisfy my curiosity.
Social media is full of deceit; people post their lifestyles and achievements either to show off or for appreciation, but either way, these do have effects on the lives of viewers. I have wanted to walk in the pace of those I watch online until I realize many are not true but just means of getting attention. But then social media use requires moderation and discernment to maximize the pros and minimize the cons.
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