Social Media

I feel as if social media has taken over our generations’ lives. Many people seem to think they cannot live without it. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, etc. are just a few apps that are used every day by people who could possibly become helpless without logging into them for a whole day. I believe that people turn to those websites as they become bored and feel the need to talk to somebody or look at something interesting. People often think they will only be on the website for about five minutes, but as entertainment and news online become more fascinating, those five minutes could become a half hour. These social media accounts of mine definitely distract me from my homework because I have that thought of only looking at them for five minutes but then get so behind and lose track of time. I always try to convince myself to delete all of my social media accounts and try to focus more on school and my job like I should be, but I feel like keeping these accounts is what keeps me connected to my friends and family and keeps me in the loop as to what is happening with everyone. Maybe one day, I will actually have the guts to go with my instinct and let go of my accounts.