Think Again Before Confirming on Social Media

Now social media seems to be inseparable from daily activities. It's no wonder that many who express feelings of resentment, anger, or sadness through social media can be a relief. But, actually there are various consequences of these actions. Pouring the contents of the heart or often referred to. But, it's good you do not confide in just anyone or place, especially on social media.

Various Negative Possibilities Confide on Social Media

Some people are relieved after telling me what makes them upset on social media. Especially after getting a lot of comments support or liking by giving a like symbol. But, actually vent on social media often does not solve the problem and can actually have a negative impact.

• Relieved, but only briefly

The reason people confide and even express their negative feelings on social media is generally because they feel more relieved after doing so. However, it turns out this feeling of relief and calm only lasts in the short term. Furthermore, researchers found that people who are accustomed to expressing their anger on social media, are people who in the real world more often express their anger in negative ways.

• There are consequences

There are people who often confide in social media about things around them, including about work or their immediate environment. They sometimes do not realize that this upload can also be read by people in the office and maybe even read by people he is complaining about. Researchers found that there are people who lose friendships because of their uploads on social media, and some are reported to superiors.

• Emotions expressed can be contagious

Angry-inspired uploads were found to be reshared more often than uploads about excitement. This makes the emotions of anger go viral faster. Researchers found that a person's emotions can be affected by the status uploaded by others on social media, especially about the expression of negative emotions.

Come Share on Social Media Healthier

Although vent should be done more carefully, it does not mean you do not need to share anything on social media, you know. Here are healthier ways to express yourself on social media:

• Limit uploads about personal relationships

As in the real world, it would be better if you limit uploads about personal matters, such as personal relationships. Includes positive uploads, especially negative uploads.

• Delay upload

After typing at length about the thing you are complaining about, pause before you press the "send" option. Instead of venting on social media, try to distract yourself by doing something else like playing a game or reading a book. Besides breathing deeply and doing relaxation is believed to be the most effective way to reduce negative feelings and calm down. Relaxation you can do with many things ranging from warm baths, to listening to music.

• Avoid revealing details

Avoid uploading stories or photos about details such as your breakfast menu every morning, especially if most of your friends on social media are also people that you often meet.

• Express yourself in a positive way

You can spread happiness through social media you know. Among other things by expressing yourself positively and not just focus on yourself. You can use social media not only to seek attention or acceptance, but also to connect and show concern for others.

You should avoid uploading negative statuses that you might regret. Remember that what we upload on social media will make people have certain perceptions about you. Conversely, positive uploads on social media will also be "contagious." If you write fun things, people who read are more likely to feel happy and write fun things too. After you know the negative effects of vent to social media, you should from now on be more careful choosing which ones need to be uploaded and which ones to keep. Come on, start spreading positive energy on social media.