Are there times you feel like you didn’t miss much from not seeing
your friends even though you haven’t seen some of them in years because all the
updates you need on their lives are just clicks away. Well, that’s not surprising
because the majority of us live online now. You measure your popularity by how
many likes your picture gets and it is so easy to create the perfect life by
posting the pictures of the beautiful moments in your life. Premised on these,
it is absolutely necessary to bear in mind the following things in order to
stay guided.
Not all that glitters is gold: Don’t be too hard on yourself
because of all the beautiful smiles you see in the thousands of pictures you
stalk. Everyone has their own baggage. Some are just better concealed than
others. Don’t be envious of the lives you suppose others are living. Not everything
is at it seems. Take a deep breath and remind yourself we all are humans.
Stop being so open and dramatic: Online friends are not all well-wishers.
Not everyone deserves a front row in your life.That front row seat is what you offer
whenever you put all your business out there. So what if you have a misunderstanding
with your partner. Do you think the wise thing to do is dish out details on
your page? Well, watch as people grab their popcorns and drinks enjoying the
story of your life dotted with giggles laughter, sarcastic remarks and sometimes mean comments. If you are so heartbroken, speak to a close friend, therapist or
simply kneel down and pray. There are just so many other ways of dealing with
one’s personal issues than posting every little detail online.
Be Cautious: it might really look like it is only your 10
followers that are likely to see your posts but bear in mind your friend’s
friend friend that knows another friend who knows another friend. You need to
be mindful of the information you are sharing. A girl lost a job she just got
even before she resumed because she tweeted about not being excited about the
job. The owner of the business saw it and told her not to bother resuming. You can’t
control how far what you post goes, so think things over before posting.
Be sensitive: your comments might be the reason why another
committed suicide. That person you called ugly got so depressed and wouldn’t come
out of herself again. Don’t be the reason why another person is thrown into eternal
misery. Be sensitive please.
Live by these rules and you are sure to have a healthy live
online. Just Bear in mind that your words shape other people’s lives. Stay in
your lane, don’t go running wild because you feel shaded and protected behind
your keypads . Being well mannered is key. There are lots of opportunities to
be tapped from the million friendly strangers you might encounter. It’s all fun
and games really, just don’t get carried away.
Stay blessed.
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