5 Signs You Need a Break From Social Media

Have you ever thought about the fact that it might be a good idea to take a break from social media?

It seems like it’s almost impossible when you feel like you’re forced to look at your phone every 5 minutes.

Here are 5 signs that it’s time to take a break from social media.

1. You Procrastinate Often

One of the major reasons why most people take a break from social media is that they realize that they’re wasting tons of time. You knew that you needed to get a few things done for work or school before bed, but instead you went on Facebook!

Social media is a huge time sucker. No matter how much you try to limit yourself (I’ll start doing something productive in 30 minutes after I watch this video.), you still end up wasting your entire night on social media.

2. You’re Annoyed

You’re tired of seeing the same people bitch about life. After all, how many times can you read about your friends’ breakups or daily workout routines before you just want to rip your hair out?

After awhile you start to realize that a lot of status updates are simply attention seeking, and nothing more. If you don’t want to be a part of their audience any more, it’s time for you to find something else to do (like go to the bar and meet real people!).

3. You’re Starting to Feel Bad About Yourself

Many studies have proven that social media is actually bad for your self-esteem. Do you find that you are comparing yourself to your friends on social media? It seems like everybody is doing something awesome except for you.

Well it’s time for you to start having an awesome life too. The way that you do this is by making memories in real life instead of on social media.

4. You’re Not Meeting Anyone New

Let’s be completely honest. When is the last time that you actually made a new friend?

Last year? Ten years ago? While it might sound cool to be like Drake and say “No new friends,” at the end of the day, you’re feeling lonely.  You’re bored of your social media friends and you know it’s time to get out there.

So what’s the remedy? Go to the bar and interact with others. You’ll feel a lot better once you have some new opportunities to meet people. When you get off social media and add new folks to your circle, you’ll feel a lot better.

5. No One Answers Your Messages

If you keep getting replies like “I’m busy, bro.” or “I’ll text you tomorrow.” chances are that you’re the only one that’s constantly sitting home, trying to catch up on social media.

You should take this as a sign that it’s not them, it’s you. So get off your phone and get back out there. It’s the weekend and you deserve a break from social media! Be safe!!

Original Article: https://botyapp.com/blog-quit-social-media/

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5 Types of People You Meet at the Bar vs. on Facebook

It usually goes like this: you log into Facebook and start scrolling. You see your friends doing awesome stuff you wish you could be doing with people that you’ve never met.

So why isn’t that happening for you? Chances are that it’s time for you to expand your social circle. If you’re ready to get out there, here are 5 people you’ll meet at the bar that you likely won’t meet on Facebook.

Your Future Girlfriend / Boyfriend 

Alcohol plus dim lighting is almost guaranteed to result in a love connection at some point. If you’re single and ready to mingle, going to the bar is the best place to meet people that you might fancy.

The best part is that you won’t have to worry about the catfishing that’s so common with Facebook and online dating sites. Plus, who really wants to deal with chatting with someone online for weeks only to find out that they won’t meet you in-person?

Your New Boss 

Need a new job? If you’re looking to get into the bartending or nightlife scene, visiting bars is the best place to meet your new boss. Just make sure to dress the part and be ready to make your best pitch.

New People to Hang With 

Getting bored of reading updates on Facebook from your current crew? Most people’s lives are pretty boring. If you’ve known someone for years, there’s really not much they can share that you don’t already know about them.

Why not add some new faces to the mix? When you go to the bar, chances are that you’ll meet new people. So if you want some new friends, the best place to meet them is in person, at the bar.

A Friend of Someone Important

Have you been looking for someone to review the movie script you wrote? Do you want in with the who’s who of your local business community?

If you want to meet prominent people, going to the bar might just be the easiest way to find them. After all, they like to kick back too after a long day. Find out which upscale bars are popular with celebrities in your area and hit the town.

With just a little bit of luck (and the right conversation starters), you could soon find yourself schmoozing with some well-known people.

Your Favorite New Bartender

Why is it so hard to make drinks yourself? It’s because you really need to go to the bar, instead. If you’re sick of gulping down shitty mixed drinks or cheap wine at home, tonight’s the night to stop the madness.

Instead of staying at home and settling for Netflix and Facebook, you could be out exploring new bars. In the process, you just might find an awesome new bartender who knows how to make the best Old Fashioned you’ve ever had.

Original Article: https://botyapp.com/blog-bar-versus-facebook/

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