Facebook gives us way too many opportunities to do that. Why is everyone having a better social life than I am? Humans tend to compare – its human nature. Especially when you’re dining on leftover popcorn and a Skinny Cow ice cream cone. But it’s definitely overkill to see a picture of what they ordered for dinner. Facebook reminds me of receiving those dreaded Christmas update letters from people – or being invited to someone’s house to view pictures of their fabulous vacation – but every single frigging day. You stop comparing your imperfect life to everyone else’s seemingly perfect one.The need for human connection will outweigh the need for attention and validation of your activities. There are moments meant only for the people that are there in person – not to share online with people who don’t really care that much. You live your moments instead of rushing to preserve them so you can post them for the world to see. ![]() You might pick up a pen and handwrite a letter you might get that chore started you might wonder about, and discuss, a fact with someone instead of finding the answer immediately on your device. Sitting at breakfast with your ipad, or online at the super market, and you’ve already checked messages and e-mails…now what to do if you can’t scroll through the facebook feeds? Answer: you look up from your screen – at people, out the window, at a book – and your brain will thank you.
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