03/29/2021
During the pandemic, how you've used social media may feel different than previously.
An avalanche of sometimes resourceful and sometimes distressing information, the constant yet not always fulfilling interaction with communities online, or the pressure to continue to create of platforms designed to keep us on them, all impact your life and your identity in significant ways.
Everyone uses social media in their unique way and there is no shame in evaluating your relationships with it. And it is also important that as you work through these questions, you are kind to yourself and understanding of how outside stress may be impacting your decisions online.
If you find that your use of social media is making it difficult to carve out time for real, deep conversations and connections with your partner or loved ones, it may be time to get curious and explore why. This exercise can be long, complex, and for some, these questions may be best explored with the help of a professional.
Take your time, revisit these prompts as needed, and come back to them another time if you're feeling overwhelmed.
