Dey Dos Magazine April June 2014 | Page 27

People get what they want to read, but not what they need to know. I’ve realized that my behavior today is the same, but from the outside it never looks like it. Unconsciously, most times I arrive to the party, I take a picture or a selfie, publish to social media, and then I probably go and do the same thing I always do at parties: being in some corner, talk to few people and go home early. However, people online will perceive that I might have had a great party, crazy fun and that life is awesome. That might not be necessarily true, but if I look at my news feed in different social networks it is an unconscious action that millions are taking. A recent study by the University of Michigan showcased that on the surface social networks provide an invaluable resource for fulfilling needs as allowing people to instantly connect. However, while for some it can enhance their wellbeing, many other findings suggest that social networks may undermine it. In fact, not only can social networks cause depression, it also can cause what’s known as the “fear of missing out.” “ In a nutshell, the narrative of social media is better than the real narrative people live. Questions That Move Us Forward https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5epdRHEFWfk So, what should I do about this? Being aware is a first step. Know that there is an unconscious need to share our lifestyle online and understand that it just does not mean that everyone you know is having a fantastic life. Follow your own path, find your passion and energy triggers and connect with people online, offline, but don’t stay on the surface. And finally, invest in going beyond the ‘like’. Some final remarks technology Watch Hugo’s TEDx speech: We are all users. We try to optimize our career. We try to optimize our relationships. We try to optimize everything in our life. Our train of thought is our biggest asset and we are loosing it. Make sure your online a