Checklist: 7 Signs You Are Addicted to Social Media

  • Excessive Time Spent: Do you find yourself spending hours on social media platforms, neglecting other responsibilities and activities
  • Constant Checking: Do you feel a constant urge to check your social media accounts, even in the middle of conversations or important tasks?
  • Emotional Dependency: Does your mood fluctuate based on the reactions and feedback you receive on social media posts?
  • Neglected Relationships: Are your real-life relationships suffering because you prioritize virtual connections over face-to-face interactions?
  • Disturbed Sleep Patterns: Do you find yourself staying up late or waking up in the middle of the night to engage with social media?
  • Comparison and Envy: ”  Do you frequently compare your life to others’ highlight reels on social media, leading to feelings of inadequacy or envy
  • Difficulty Disconnecting: Do you experience anxiety or discomfort when you try to take a break from social media or when you don’t have access to it?

Remember, recognizing these signs is the first step towards overcoming social media addiction. Seek God’s guidance, establish healthy boundaries, and find balance in your digital life by prioritizing your relationship with Him and with others in the real world.

All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be dominated by anything.

1 Corinthians 6:12 (ESV)

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