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13 Things That Could Happen When You Quit Social Media Social media is glorious fun and a colossal time-suck, not to mention pretty darn addictive. Here's what happens when you pull the plug, even for a short hiatus. Why you might want to consider quitting social media Social media is riddled with contradictions. It can be fun but also infuriating.  It can make you feel less alone, but also trigger feelings of isolation and inadequacy. And can we talk about the trolls?  If you’re spending a lot of time on social media , or on your phone in general, it can be hard to imagine life without it. However, there are plenty of reasons to consider taking a break from endless scrolling. If you’re ready to take the plunge, here are some things to expect when you take a break from social media. Dragana Gordic/Shutterstock You’ll get more work done, and you’ll do it faster When you don’t have to worry about your devices buzzing left and right, you could find your productivi...

How would we even live without social media ? In a world where our phones are the first and last thing we see every morning and night, it's no wonder social media can affect our  relationships , both online and offline. "Research shows that, on average, we spend two or more hours a day on social media," explains communication expert and author  Leslie Shore . She warns that fostering  relationships online  can hurt our relationships offline, but they can also make us less able to communicate. "Those that have limited experience in reading people do not have the same level of social intelligence previous generations possess.  If this becomes the new normal, building strong, deep relationships will take more time and will be more difficult to maintain." Meet the Expert Leslie Shore  is a communication expert who has worked with governmental organizations, corporations, civic groups, and teaches at several universities in the Minneapolis area. When we ar...

Information and communication technology has changed rapidly over the past 20 years with a key development being the  emergence of social media . The pace of change is accelerating. For example, the development of mobile technology has played an important role in shaping the impact of social media. Across the globe, mobile devices dominate in terms of total minutes spent online. This puts the means to connect anywhere, at any time on any device in everyone’s hands. Source:  Smart Insights Why People Share Information A   fascinating study by the New York Times Consumer Insight Group revealed the motivations that participants cited for sharing information on social media. These include a desire to reveal  valuable and entertaining content  to others; to define themselves; to grow and nourish relationships and to get the word out about brands and causes they like or support. These factors have caused social networks to evolve from being a hand...