Hey there. There’s a lot of talk about how social media is ruining people. Whether it’s about attention spans, mental health, or how the internet is changing our lives, the conversation tends to lean negative. But here’s the thing—social media itself isn’t the problem. It’s how you choose to use it.
I was thinking about this after seeing a post from Gary Vaynerchuk that basically said the same thing. Social media isn’t ruining kids or adults. If anything, it’s giving people access to more information and more connections than ever before. Sure, you can find studies that say screen time is bad, that people are more distracted, or that attention spans are getting shorter. But no one is going back to life before the internet. Technology isn’t slowing down—it’s speeding up.
Your Social Media Experience Is Your Choice
The way you interact with social media determines how it impacts your life. You can scroll mindlessly, compare yourself to others, and let negativity take over. Or you can be intentional, follow people who inspire you, and build a positive community. The internet gives you access to people who are focused on success and lifting others up. If you surround yourself with those types of people, your own outlook and mindset shift in a better direction.
Social Media and the Fitness Community
This applies to fitness as well. You can scroll through unrealistic transformations, comparing yourself to influencers who only show their best angles. Or you can follow people who share the real journey—progress, setbacks, and all. The fitness community can be a great place to find motivation and accountability, but you have to be careful about who and what you engage with.
Parenting in the Digital Age
As a parent, I see both sides of this. My middle schooler has a phone, and we can keep tabs on him and his activity. It’s not about banning social media—it’s about teaching how to use it wisely. Setting parameters, having conversations, and being engaged in what kids are consuming online makes all the difference.
The Internet Is Not Going Away
Some people think concerns about privacy or screen addiction will make the internet collapse as we know it. That’s not happening. Younger generations don’t have the same hang-ups about privacy as older ones. They’ve grown up in a connected world and see things differently. The question isn’t if the internet will keep evolving—it’s how you’ll choose to navigate it.
What are your thoughts on this? Let’s talk about it! Shoot me a message on social or email me through Your Level Fitness.
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