There are some real positive aspects to social media. But there are also lots of negatives.

Let’s start with the spammers and scammers. They’re real. Never click on a link you have ANY doubts about at all, and make sure you enable double-factor authentication on your accounts. When you have a public page, you become a target.

Second, it is a real time suck. If you need to, set a timer on your phone. Check in for short periods only at specific times of day, or after a pre-established amount of time has passed.

It takes discipline. These platforms are DESIGNED to be addictive, and if you don’t take steps to counteract that, you’ll find yourself on the platform more than you’d like.

Third, social media breeds envy, comparisons, and unhealthy competition. If you struggle with these things, do what you need to do to remember that your journey is unique and your own, and you don’t to compare it to anybody else’s.

What are your least favorite things about social media?