April Magazine 2016 | Page 30

HAVE A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP WITH FACEBOOK USE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA TIME TO CREATE POSTS THAT MEAN SOMETHING TO YOU OR TO ENGAGE WITH THOSE YOU CARE ABOUT. by Lauren E. Stewart N o doubt we’ve all seen articles in the past few years with headlines like, “Studies Show Facebook Makes Us Unhappy” or “Social Media Makes You Miserable.” And I won’t deny there’s truth there. If you let it, Facebook can be a vehicle for comparing your life to others and, quite frankly, a time suck. I have definitely experienced this in the past, and I know others who have too. 30 | Eydis Magazine However, it doesn’t have to be that way. You can use social media to your advantage without feeling overwhelmed or empty. The key is being conscious of how you engage online and the mindset you hold while F