How do YOU use social media? There are major upsides to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other sites--namely, that we can stay connected to friends and family. But have you noticed yourself feeling anxious about missing out on updates...or feeling even more worried when you compare your life to what your friends selectively post on the internet? I like to describe this phenomenon as "comparing your 'behind the scenes' to everyone's 'highlight reel'." Unfortunately, sometimes the benefits of social media are outweighed by the anxiety caused by our constant checking of it. And living on social media and being anxious both have one thing in common: they keep us from being present and real in our own lives. The irony of my own posting of these thoughts on social media is not lost on me! See these highlights of a study on anxiety and social media use: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/rewired-the-psychology-technology/201407/our-social-media-obsession

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