There’s also the other aspect of all of this, which is that the light from these devices alters the natural circadian rhythm of humans (and not just humans, animals too) which can disrupt sleeping patterns which then leads to anxiety which amplifies the anxiety induced by comparing oneself to others.
Someone needs to post a video of the reality of most people’s lives which is composed of a high percentage of mundane chores - many of the posts on these sites do not reflect the reality but either way, younger people especially need to become immune to the distractions in which platforms can become mental chambers of emotional enslavement
"Your life is happening right now. While you’re trying to prove to strangers that it’s happening." Truth.
These words really hit home for me:
The life you’re afraid of missing by logging off?
You’re already missing it by staying logged on.
Brilliant.
Thank you, Jeffrey! I'm so glad it did resonate with you!
This is all very true Magdalena, thank you for pointing it out
You welcome, Jeanne. The question of what’s wrong with me, has been showing in my conversations a lot lately and it really made me pause and wonder!
There’s also the other aspect of all of this, which is that the light from these devices alters the natural circadian rhythm of humans (and not just humans, animals too) which can disrupt sleeping patterns which then leads to anxiety which amplifies the anxiety induced by comparing oneself to others.
Someone needs to post a video of the reality of most people’s lives which is composed of a high percentage of mundane chores - many of the posts on these sites do not reflect the reality but either way, younger people especially need to become immune to the distractions in which platforms can become mental chambers of emotional enslavement
And yes, there is the anxiety aspect, sleep depravation aspects, and the list goes on. You are absolutely correct!
Well done Magdalena and thanks again