3 Things to Try If You’re Only into Social Media

3 Things to Try If You’re Only into Social Media

Social media has had a tremendous influence on our culture, in business, on the world at large. It’s hard to even imagine our life without Facebook or Instagram. Social media has revolutionized the way people communicate and socialize on the web.

‘Life without social media is like food without salt.’ Using social media is like a hobby which makes our living interesting. It gives one delight and happiness; one does not get tired of it. Using social media has made the entire world open to us. We can contact anyone around the world, at any time. Businesses are using social media to advertise their products, build customer loyalty, and many other functions.

Unfortunately, there are some drawbacks to using social media. We can’t enjoy the world around us for an hour without retreating back into that safe little digital gadget. What’s more, the growing instances of cyberbullying and online harassment? If you’re not careful, immoral people can target you for cyberbullying and shaming on social sites. Youngsters and women, especially, fall prey to online attacks that can create tension and distress.

Instead of clinging to social media as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, why don’t you try out new things (hobbies) as refreshment? Trying out new hobbies can be a pastime, can relax you, and you can have fun too. In this way, you can learn something new, plus, can make the best use of your time. You can try out these 3 things to make your life more fun and blissful.


Gardening


Gardening. Image Source: Daily Express

Gardening. Image Source: Daily Express

If you like something more active, try gardening. Stepfanie Romine recommends this hobby to induce a parasympathetic state that is responsible for slowing your heart rate, increasing digestion, and generally helping you relax. The meditative nature of gardening helps enable the parasympathetic system to take over, which reduces your overall stress, Romine says. Gardening gives you pleasure and keeps you active and busy. In a world full of pollution and problems, seeing beautiful flowers and plants can be a great relief.

If you don’t have access to a garden or don’t feel like pulling weeds, Romine recommends coloring. It produces a similar meditative response and is great for relaxation.


Traveling


Traveling. Image Source: Rentokil

Traveling. Image Source: Rentokil

Traveling is a time to detach from the daily hassles and stress of work, experience the way other cultures live, try new flavors. Anyone who has traveled outside his or her comfort zone can confirm to the excitement that comes from being in a new environment. Traveling can be fun; even the most stressful and outwardly unpleasant travel is actually great for both your body and your soul.


Learn a New language


Learn a new language. Image Source: Fluent in 3 months

Learn a new language. Image Source: Fluent in 3 months

Learning a new language can be incredibly beneficial. Opening your mind to a new language helps increase your neuroplasticity or your brain’s ability to learn and change. Simply picking up a few flashcards now and again is a wonderful workout for your mind.

A Study has demonstrated the cognitive benefits of learning another language, no matter how old you are. Memory improvement, longer attention span, and a reduced risk of age-related cognitive decline are just a few of the known positive effects of speaking two or more languages.

There are many good things about using social media, and many bad things too. But make sure to make time for new hobbies. Hobbies can make you an active person and can help keep depression and anxiety at bay.

So close your laptop, put away your phone, and get busy with the favorite thing that you’ve been dying to do.