RIP Privacy

Privacy is dead, and social media holds the smoking gun.
In the past decade, social media has crept from the computer screens onto the screens of our handheld devices. With the flick of a finger we can upload photos directly from our phones onto our social media accounts, reply instantly to messages or see what our families and friends have been up to. With our mobiles always within our arm's reach, it can be super easy to become a little too enamoured with social media and it can negative effect our relationships with others. So here are some tips on how to gain control of your social media addiction.
1. TURN OFF YOUR NOTIFICATIONS- when you stop notifications from disturbing your normal routine, you might find it easier to concentrate on your daily tasks and not get distracted so easily. Notifications are a constant reminder that something is happening in the online world and you might feel like you are missing out. So turn off your notifications and the bonus is that when you do come around to checking your social media you may have a build up of more notifications which will make it more exciting and will make the experience more rewarding.
2. LIMIT YOURSELF- set a timer on your watch or phone to limit the amount of time you spend on social media. Choose a limit and when you reach your limit be strong and do not be tempted to add on extra time. This will be a strong test of your willpower but it will be worth it in the end.
3. SPEND MORE TIME WITH YOUR LOVED ONES - instead of keeping up to date with your friends and family members' lives through a screen, spend time with them in the real world and you reconnect with them, make new memories and keep them personal to you- you do not need to document everything you do in life with selfies.
Lastly concluding I would like to say that the world is literally your oyster so do not get trapped in a virtual world. Get out, but from behind your screen and enjoy life's pleasures!