Do you check your social media handles first thing in the morning? Is scrolling through reels the last thing you do before you sleep? Do you experience FOMO seeing other people's posts? In case the answer to any of these is yes, you are not the only one. Social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram have become everyday necessities for many of us.
As per statista.com, there were nearly 4.26 billion social media users worldwide in 2021. That number is expected to reach almost a whopping 6 billion by 2027.
A recent study conducted by We Are Social and Hootsuite investigated the time spent on social networks worldwide. As per the results, on average, Internet users spend 6 hours, 53 minutes online every day. Sixty-eight percent of users revealed that they used a mobile phone to access the Internet. The study also found that chat and messaging services are the most used applications on the Internet.
While the Internet does keep us updated and connected, it has its cons. The constant stress of staying updated with everything on social media, the fear of missing out, addiction, and disrupted sleep cycles are some of the ways many of us “reel” under its impact.
Social media is a much-needed tool, but make sure you are using it smartly! and sometimes slowly!