S o c i a l M e d i a : O b s e s s i o n w i t h C o n n e c t i o n ?

In a fast paced world is social media affecting our health?

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Social Media is growing increasingly popular, Facebook alone boasts 1.2 billion monthly active users.

its everywhere…

“Type a quote here.” Many struggle with the question, is this real or artificial Connection???

Is it healthy?

With social media, smartphones and

applications what is adverse affects of this

obsession with connection doing to our health?

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It is changing how we feel…

• Social comparison

• Feelings of loneliness,frustration and depression

• Artificial fulfillment

Changing how we act…

• Counterfeit community

• Procrastination

• Not engaging with those around us in social situations

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Changing who we are.

Experts say that twitter, social media sites are addictive in nature and are causing health conditions.

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!We want to pursue meaningful connection and we are

overwhelmed with options, many of which are counterproductive in the pursuit of authentic relationships. This ultimately affects our personal health and wellbeing.

T H I N K A B O U T I T…Social Media is becoming increasingly available for use and portable to bring to any and every event.

-Capturing pictures

-Apps -Listening to music -Locate where you

are /directions

Accessibility of social media makes it easy to connect and fulfils us knowing we are not alone. This also provides the dangerous stage set up for comparison and unintentional and unhealthy standards for ourselves.

“Social media has the ability to provoke negative feelings such as envy, loneliness,

depression, and a loss of confidence.” -Media Lab Study

-21% of the time social media can change a good mood to a bad mood.

!-55% people keep in touch with

closer friends more often because of social media.

bandaid to our insecurity… unhealthy expectations

Maintaining a healthy balance with social media is possible

Be intentional with your time and aware of how you feel

Make smart choices about how you use social media to interact

ResourcesJust say No to Facebook Social Comparisons

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-defining-decade/201203/just-say-no-facebook-social-comparisons

!8 ways screens are ruining your family’s life

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/04/ways-screens-are-ruining-your-familys-life_n_3860927.html

You are Wasting More Time on Social Media Than you Think

http://technori.com/2013/06/4262-the-real-reasons-were-all-addicted-to-social-media/

!social media statistics

http://www.businessinsider.com/social-media-engagement-statistics-2013-12

Media lab study http://medialab.butlertill.com/post/45346658316/is-social-media-making-us-sick !!Is social media making us sick? http://kellyneedham.com/2014/02/24/twitter-itis-is-social-media-making-us-sick/ !!http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/opinion/2013/7/8/48226/Are-social-media-sites-making-us-sick !All Images Cited and permitted use under the Creative Commons License