Does a social media do more harm than good?

It has been said that social media makes you social, but it actually makes you antisocial.
It ends up doing harm to you, not just physically but also emotionally. It was true that social
media has been giving benefits to us but nowadays, I think it gives more negative impact to the
society.

According to Force (2016), in both positive and negative ways, social media can have a
huge impact on society. It allows people to communicate with people who live in different parts
of the world. It allows users to share entertaining, informative, and educational content. It allows
companies to interact with their customers.

One of the issues, however, is that anyone can share something, including potentially
inaccurate information. When people share inflammatory, unverified, or outright false facts, they
can cause real harm. When someone is bullied online, for example, this can be harmful to them.
It may also be detrimental to society as a whole. The rising fake news site is one of the examples.

Knowledge can now be disseminated easily thanks to social media. Since the timelines on
Facebook and Twitter shift so fast, audiences rarely double-check what they've seen. Photos and
memes are often used to distribute a lot of material, which may or may not be based on accurate
facts. Of course, several memes are made to be amusing, adorable, or outrageous in some way.
Others, on the other hand, are meant to influence our opinions. Also links to real articles may be
deceptive. Most people who see a headline and click on a link never read the entire post.

Furthermore, multiple studies have found a strong link between heavy social media and
an increased risk for depression, anxiety, loneliness, self-harm, and even suicidal thoughts. Teen
Issues (2020) stated that Social media may promote negative experiences such as inadequacy
about your life or appearance, fear of missing out, isolation, depression, anxiety and
cyberbullying.

In conclusion, human beings are social creatures. We need the companionship of others
to thrive in life, and the strength of our connections has a huge impact on our mental health and
happiness. Being socially connected to others can ease stress, anxiety, and depression, boost self-
worth, provide comfort and joy, prevent loneliness, and even add years to your life. On the flip
side, lacking strong social connections can pose a serious risk to your mental and emotional
health.

In today’s world, many of us rely on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter,
Snapchat, YouTube, and Instagram to find and connect with each other. While each has its
benefits, it’s important to remember that social media can never be a replacement for real-world
human connection. It requires in-person contact with others to trigger the hormones that alleviate
stress and make you feel happier, healthier, and more positive. Ironically for a technology that’s
designed to bring people closer together, spending too much time engaging with social media
can actually make you feel more lonely and isolated—and exacerbate mental health problems
such as anxiety and depression.

If you’re spending an excessive amount of time on social media and feelings of sadness,
dissatisfaction, frustration, or loneliness are impacting your life, it may be time to re-examine
your online habits and find a healthier balance.
 Do you think an hour reading is more beneficial?

Reading one hour per day in your chosen field will make you an international expert in 7
years.” In other words, reading leads to expertise. And expertise leads to success.

Reading has a significant number of benefits. According to Brown (2019), people who
keep their brains active by reading or playing mentally challenging games like chess are 2.5
times less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than those who spend their down time on less
stimulating activities. Studies have shown that staying mentally alert can slow the progress of (or
possibly even prevent) Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Snuggling up with a good book can transport you to the magic of other worlds away from
immediate worries, reducing stress. A 2009 study by the University of Sussex found that reading
for just six minutes can reduce stress levels by up to 68%. Dr Lewis, Cognitive
Neuropsychologist told the Telegraph: “Losing yourself in a book is the ultimate relaxation. This
is particularly poignant in uncertain economic times when we are all craving a certain amount of
escapism.”

Reading about the life and times of people who live or lived in different circumstances
from you can make it easier for you to understand and relate to those who are different from you.

The more you read, the more your vocabulary improves. The more your vocabulary
improves, the better you can express your own thoughts and feelings. Language is such a
wonderful tool with so many fantastic words for us to use to express ourselves. People who are
able to use language skillfully with a wide range of descriptive vocabulary have always captured
the imagination and admiration of others. It is a fact that the ability to be articulate impresses
others and paves the way to promotions, leadership roles, and public office.

Reading is a positive habit that has life-long impacts on your health. It’s like exercising
or eating your vegetables. In fact, studies have shown that reading every day can actually
increase your life expectancy. A study of over 3,600 participants found that those who read
regularly lived an average of 2 years longer than those who didn’t regularly read books and news
articles.

In addition, the study suggested that those who read 3.5 hours a week (30 minutes a day)
were 23% likelier to outlive those who didn’t read regularly.

In conclusion, reading helps you live longer!