POV

Social media. Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking. noun. 

Have you asked yourself, did I use it in the right way?

Hello, I am one of those addicted with what we so call "social media". I can't pass a day without posting anything on my wall. I can't even start my day without checking my social media platforms. With what I do every hour, every minute I mostly put in my stories. Loving the attention I get from my followers. Loving the likes, hearts and wow's that my friends gives my post every time I post something.

Seeing their compliments on the picture I posted. Loving that someone appreciates me. Loving that I was able to have more likes than the person I hate. 

I start my day with saying "good morning" to all the group conversations that I am with. Then, scroll up.... scroll down. Liking back the post of my followers and friends. Seeing how their lives are. What's up with them.

Gossiping with my friends who are far from me. Doing video chats. Stalking the person I like.

Oh, how social media makes it really easy for me to communicate with others and how easy for me to know what's going on with the other people on my feed. 

But, I came to a point wherein I have to do "online vacation".

Well, what that means is to put myself far away from social media platforms. Deleting them. Uninstalling. Deactivating. 

WHY? WHY? WHY?

I've realized that I was growing to be the bully that I claim that I am not. I am being a different person. I do stuff just for the people who is following my profile. I felt that "toxic" word. 

You know that feeling when you went somewhere far and there's no internet and you were able to have some thinking by yourself? That's what happen. But I didn't go to any far places. I just woke up one day feeling that my inner peace is being destroyed.

To be honest, I admit that it was my fault that everything went down like this, Because of the social media platform, I was talking to the wrong person, being friends with them. Doing some bad stuff and making fun of it, And it bounced back to me. 

Got some wrong decisions plus putting it on social media. 

Maybe some of you who will be able to read this, you'll say that "well, it's your fault so you have to suffer with the consequences" etc....

I am not telling this story just because I wanted to. I want to encourage all of us to utilize social media right. Stay as who you are. Authenticity is nothing but the best. Don't be a part of those post that you're not involve. Don't add fire to any hate posts that you see. I mean, you can put your opinions but never talk about any who. Don't talk to them directly. We don't know what their story is. We've only had one side of the story. Never judge anyone that you see in your social media platforms. 

Let's always look at the bigger picture. I believe in what they say, think before you click. As well as, think before you say a word. Think before you act.  

If you have any conflicts with other people, talk to them straightly. No need for hate post. I know sometimes, there were people who blocks and ignores you. But, there are a lot of legal ways. Not putting them on shame... i don't know, I don't see it helpful in any way.

Disclaimer: This is just my opinion, a piece of advice and stuff. No hate.

Let's live a happy and with a good vibe life. Life's too short to be on your social media 24/7. Have more time with real people, your family, find yourself a good career and Be Happy!😊