The Social Media World

In the social media world,
24 hours is considered an eternity
1,000 likes feel like you won the lottery
and 10,000 followers make you a hotshot

In the social media world,
lies and pretences take centre stage
you can be a role model easily
but a nobody in reality

In the social media world,
you’re best friends with people you’ve never met
a repost from a huge brand makes your entire month
and sharing the personal events of your life makes you famous

We stare at our phones all day ignoring the real world
is it a disease or an addiction?
whatever it is, the social media world
has become an integral part of the life we live now

As much as social media is a good source of information and a good platform to grow your brand and business, it also has its adverse effects. How do you manage them?

Mariam Shittu

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18 responses to “The Social Media World”

Amelia in Hull

Aug 7, 2019 at 4:44 pm

Wow this is so well written 😊 xx

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1. Mariam Shittu
  
  Aug 8, 2019 at 11:33 am
  
  Thank you, Amelia ❤
  
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lastminutestuff

May 30, 2019 at 3:44 pm

It’s a bad habit we should try and get rid of is all..

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Abisola

May 20, 2019 at 8:17 pm

I take time off social media, especially when it becomes addictive! I don’t like things controlling me, so I divert my time and energy to something more productive.

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1. Mariam Shittu
  
  May 24, 2019 at 12:29 pm
  
  nice 👍🏻
  
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Mackenzie

May 1, 2019 at 3:44 am

This is so powerful and thought provoking- and extremely relevant to the time we live in. Thanks for sharing, Mariam. ALWAYS love hearing your thoughts.

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🌹V.O.L

Apr 30, 2019 at 4:39 pm

I take regular social media detoxes by deactivating my instagram and snapchat accounts. Great post!

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1. Mariam Shittu
  
  May 1, 2019 at 1:13 pm
  
  I do this too, thank you!
  
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tsepotheview

Apr 30, 2019 at 1:08 pm

Social media has taken over everything to such some peoples lives are empty without it but people should stop being consumed by social media and just find a way of managing their time.

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1. Mariam Shittu
  
  May 1, 2019 at 1:11 pm
  
  Yeah, the goal is to manage the time spent on there to avoid being consumed by it. Thanks for contributing!
  
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  1. tsepotheview
    
    May 1, 2019 at 2:40 pm
    
    👍!!!
    
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Becoming His Tapestry

Apr 29, 2019 at 10:30 pm

great post; my key is social media does not control me, I control it 🙂 Around 7pm – 8am my phone is down

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1. Mariam Shittu
  
  May 1, 2019 at 1:10 pm
  
  That’s great. I think I’m going to try this social media timing and see how it works for me. Thanks!
  
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Oyindamola oke

Apr 29, 2019 at 10:02 pm

Most times I try to just shut down. It’s hard sometimes but no regrets.

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1. Mariam Shittu
  
  May 1, 2019 at 1:09 pm
  
  Well done hun, we all need that break from time to time.
  
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Queen Karen

Apr 29, 2019 at 3:25 pm

Great post. Honestly, I don’t like going on social media. There are months were I don’t go on any social media including YouTube. It has its cons and pros but people are too wired to their phones that they don’t even have time to accomplish their goals. Social media is just highlights of people’s lives. Everyone is going through something but what is portrayed on social media is not equivalent at all. I manage my time on social media by having days when I can go on. For instance, Monday-Thursday and Sunday’s are no social media days. They are time designed for my goals and spending more time in the word of God. Friday and Saturday, I can go on but I put a limit to my time on there. The people who created these social media handles had a purpose. While they were working on creating these gigs, we were sleeping and while they are enjoying, we are sleeping on our goals and dreams. Time is an essence and those who waste it can never blame anyone for not using it wisely.

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1. Mariam Shittu
  
  May 1, 2019 at 1:09 pm
  
  Girl, you actually have social media days?! that’s huge. I use social media to promote my work and business so I can’t stay off for too long but I monitor my usage often and sometimes when I think I’ve had enough, I delete the apps and add them back after a couple of days.
  
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  1. Queen Karen
    
    May 2, 2019 at 2:35 am
    
    Lol yes I have days and it’s helped me a lot to stay focused on my goals. It’s always good to take breaks and rest. Have a lovely day Mariam 😊
    
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I’m Mariam — writer, explorer, observer of life’s quiet and loud moments. I started this blog in March 2017 as a self-discovery space, and over the past eight years, it has grown into a home for everything that moves me and hopefully, something that moves you too. Here, you will find poetry, reflections, travel stories, lifestyle pieces, motivation, inspiration and Lagos restaurant reviews all written with honesty and heart. Enjoy!