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RECLAIM YOUR DIGITAL GOLD

12. Creativity
If you’re an artist or work in the creative industry, social
networking is a great place to share your work. You
can count on people to be honest with you. Negative
feedback is unavoidable, but social media experts must
learn to tune out the haters.

Again, you may meet others who share your interests and
can offer support and guidance in a specific area. You
can make new friends and learn from their experiences.
If you’re brave enough to share your passion with the
world, you might be able to make a living from it!

13. Social Media’s Negative Effects

You may be surprised to learn that the negative effects
of social media are both physical and mental. They have
the power to shape your perception of the world and of
yourself. While social media has some advantages, and
there are many wonderful social media stories, it also
has a significant number of disadvantages.

Are you still not convinced? Listed below are some of the
negative effects of social media. If any of the following
are issues in your personal life, consider limiting your
use of social media:

14. Both Depression and Anxiety

Do you spend a lot of time per day scrolling through
your various social media accounts? If you spend too
much time on social networking sites, your disposition
may suffer. In fact, regular social media users are more
likely to report poor mental health, which may include
symptoms of despair and anxiety.

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