Closely evaluating what social media gives you (learning, connection, helping others) against what it takes from you (time, attention, energy) is something everyone should do.
Because for the vast majority of people, this ratio is badly skewed.
People spend hours of their day:
- Scrolling short-form videos and remembering nothing
- Arguing with complete strangers who will never change their minds
- Comparing their lives to what other people choose to show online
- Bookmarking "useful" posts they'll never open again
- Doomscrolling news that raises their cortisol (over problems they'll do nothing to solve)
We're really good at inventing reasons we "need" social media, but after deleting it for a week or two, you realize how much bullshit you were feeding yourself.
Some of your greatest achievements can be assisted through social media use, but their conception is usually inhibited by them.
So only use them for a solid reason.