Why I Think Social Media Is Both Overrated and Powerful

“Logged In… But Lost?”

Why I Think Social Media Is Both Overrated and Powerful

Happy New Month, Dreamers!

Can you believe it’s the 1st of May already? Time is moving like a TikTok trend—here today, gone tomorrow. So before we scroll into another month, let’s pause and talk about something that affects nearly all of us: social media.

Now before you clutch your phone like it’s your firstborn, hear me out.

The Double-Edged Screen

Social media is like that friend who hypes you up one minute and leaves you on “seen” the next.

It’s powerful. It connects us to people, ideas, opportunities, and yes—memes that heal the soul.

But it’s also overrated. We’ve somehow convinced ourselves that likes = love, followers = friends, and silence = shade. When did validation become a button?

The Good, the Bad & the Filtered

Let’s be fair. Social media has done wonders:

You can learn a new skill without leaving your bed.

You can start a business from your kitchen.

You can see what your ex is up to without even liking a post (don’t lie—we all lurk).

But here’s where it gets weird:

People will say “I’m so proud of you” in the comments and never say it to your face.

You can have 10k followers and still feel lonely.

Your mental health can spiral from a 15-second story you weren’t even supposed to watch.

Humans, Not Hashtags

What happened to slow mornings, eye contact, laughing until you snort, and talking for hours without refreshing a screen?

We’re not built to constantly compare, compete, and curate our lives like it’s a museum exhibit. Real life is messy, loud, and beautiful in ways an app can’t fully capture.

So... Delete It?

Nah, I’m not your mom. But I am saying this:

Use it. Don’t let it use you.

Laugh, post, connect. But don’t base your worth on views from people who don’t even know your middle name.

Follow people who make you feel better, not bitter. Unplug when needed. And don’t forget—you’re allowed to exist without announcing it.

In the end, social media is just a tool. But even the sharpest tool can be dangerous in the wrong hands—or exhausting in the wrong mindset.

So here’s to a new month of logging in, yes—but also logging out to live, feel, and be fully present.

See you online... or maybe not.😉

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