Last week, Spain became the first European country to ban social media for kids under 16 years old. Australia banned it last December.
I mention this because it’s interesting to see how badly social media impacts us. It distracts us, it reduces our attention span, and it creates too much noise between the ears,
As humans, we were not evolved to handle such a large amount of information and feedback. It can overwhelm us.
Additionally, it encourages us to seek validation and happiness externally.
“The key to happiness lies within”, is one of my favorite quotes from an old cartoon. I discovered this for myself years ago, and it’s helpful to keep reminding myself.
The takeaway
When you’re not working in Salesforce, be intentional and selective on what media you consume. We all know the expression, “you are what you eat”.