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Is Social Media Making Us Unsocial?

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I was waiting in line, at the grocery store the other day, and the 3 people in front of me were on their smart phones, checking Twitter, Facebook and email. It seems we spend more time with our heads tucked behind technology then we do conversing in real life.

We are in a rapidly growing digital age; unlike any we have ever seen in the history of mankind. We are now a digital obsessed culture who spends more time on line then in a social situation. Our verbal word has been replaced with our thoughts typed onto a tiny screen. As social media outlets grow, so do our diminishing attention spans.

But what does all this social talk really mean? Are people really being more social or is social media a way to reach out to people in an attempt to try to feel heard?

With over 500 million Facebook users, 1 in every 13 people on the plant earth now uses Facebook. Females, 18-34 year-olds are the most active social networkers.

 

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48% of 18-34 year olds check Facebook, as the first thing they do when they wake up, with 28% doing so before even getting out of bed. Mobile devices have made it possible to to connect in an instant, which could be great for business.

With alarming rates of connection, 57% of people talk to people online more than they do in real life.

We’ve allowed technology to be are primary tool for connection. Is it a new way of talking to one another, or are we a collective group of lazy individuals. Maybe it is easier to leave a comment on someone else’s Facebook page, then it is to pick up the phone and say congratulations, on your new baby”

As children head back to school it is important to think about the implementations of social media and your child’s wellbeing.

  • Kids can gain social confidence from interacting with other people online, which may help them feel more secure in new situations, such as going to college, joining a sports team, and meeting new friends.
  • Because social networking—like everything else online—is constantly evolving, kids can become more familiar with new and emerging technologies, as well as increase their media literacy through exposure to many different types of online media that are shared by their friends.
  • Many kids find support in online communities; this is especially true for kids who have unique interests or feel isolated. Encourage your child to find other kids who are interested in the same thing or may be dealing with similar issues.

Kids tend to use social networking to augment—not replace—their real-world relationships, helping them learn to communicate in many different ways. Social networking is becoming an increasingly important method of communicating in schools and the workplace, so it’s good for your child to be prepared to communicate through sites like Facebook and LinkedIn.

Here at Healing Lifestyles & Spas, we love using social media to connect with you, but what about spas and health professionals. Some of the world’s top health practitioners use social media to share their message with the masses.

When it comes to sharing a message, social media is the fastest way to get the word out. We are in a digital age, which means the way we communicate is changing. And when it comes to your health and wellness, communication and results are key.

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