Today, having a home - a computer with Internet access - is far from a luxury, or rather, one of the main components of our lives. Imagine this situation: the end of the day, a girl named Dasha runs home from all legs. Not seeing anyone and nothing around, he flies into the apartment, shouting hello to everyone in passing, takes off his raincoat, shoes and runs to the treasured button on the way, cheers and she is the computer keyboard. So, the computer boots up, it seems, “oh my God, how long does this download last”, on the machine you type in the search for “VKontakte”
well that's it, I'm online - life goes on! Hooray!
Is that familiar ?! Of course, few people will find strength in themselves and admit it. We will find a million reasons to justify ourselves: no, this is not about us. However, the reality is just that.
Why do we register on social networks
Experts believe that mostly people who are unsure of themselves, suffer from complexes, such as, for example, the "inferiority complex" with their appearance, or they lack attention in real life, hang out on social networks. And on social networks, few people know who you really are, because if you have a rich imagination, you can expose yourself as a hero-lover, macho or just a super-smart genius. And depending on how skillfully you present all this on your page, you will be believed or not.
Of course, among the reasons for "freezing" on the network is simply communication, say with a classmate who lives in another city, in another country. And this, of course, is a huge benefit of social networks. But is it worth being limited in your life only to such communication? Is it worth replacing real friends, real feelings with virtual acquaintances and experiences?
The questions are not really idle. More and more, our friends prefer staying on social networks and the virtual world over the present. Imagine something like this ad: "I’ve contacted, I’ll be back soon"
Signs of addiction to social networks
1. Wherever you are, no matter what you do, an obsessive desire to see incoming messages constantly comes into your head, even if you are sure that no one should write to you. And still
.2. You spend most of your free time at the monitor, namely on social networks, and each time you promise yourself that you went there for only 5 minutes. But these 5 minutes can last oh how long, sometimes with horror you notice that
half a day.
3. When you take pictures again, the first thing that comes to your mind is to update "avu", put it in a photo album in contact.
4. A constant desire to change their statuses, discuss their problems and various topics online with friends there. There is a clear substitution of real relationships with virtual ones.
5. Now your mobile phone is gathering dust at home under a thick layer of dust. It’s easier for you to write a message online.
6. You have already forgotten what your best friend looks like, to say nothing about acquaintances.
7. LLC, these applications! You think it's better to spend time at the game. Moreover, you make excuses to your wife, who in vain invites you to take a walk with your family: that you just like the design of this toy, so you stick out in it. But in fact, it’s just “super important” for you to pass as many levels of the game as possible and increase your rating in the application.
8. You get annoyed, it seems to you that life is over, if for any reason you can’t get to your page. This is called addiction.
Is that familiar? Did you recognize yourself ?! Or do you have only a couple of these signs? It's time to sound the alarm !!!!!
Ways to deal with addiction by social networks
Chat more with your friends! IN THE REALITY!
Can a social network replace live chat ?! No, of course, it is much more pleasant to meet friends, say, somewhere in a cafe and really discuss the latest news. At the same time, wear some beautiful clothes, make a hairstyle.
Make it a rule to go out every night. Visit theaters, museums, go to the cinema. Call your friends with you. It will be a pleasant surprise for you to see how many people miss you!
Remember what a phone is
Call your best friend, share the news. And you will see how great it is to really communicate and what kind of positive emotions a live communication will charge you. At the same time, it will pull you away from the monitor.
Limit time spent online
You can set a time frame on your computer. It is better to spend the freed up time on something useful. Surely you have accumulated a lot of unfinished business, which you always put off until later, devoting "5 minutes" to your page on the networks.
Do some sports
Find yourself a hobby. For example, sign up for a sports club, buy a subscription, for example, in the pool. Do not forget: playing sports will help not only to maintain excellent physical shape, but also to be always in excellent mood.
Read books
Replace reading the news in contact with some good book. You will enjoy a good reading experience and increase your knowledge. Isn't that great ?!
No, of course, we do not urge you to completely forget what social networks are. But try to devote much less time to them. And you yourself will see how your life will change, and most likely, for the better. Good luck