Social media oversharing has certainly taught us one thing: the key to a happy life is leading a private life. Don’t you agree?
The downside of living in the digital age is that it is nearly impossible to maintain a private. We can partly blame social media for it because most people are convinced it is perfectly alright to share their personal life not just with friends but with the entire world on various social media platforms. But does oversharing about our personal life make us happier? Probably not. Here are five benefits of leading a private life and ways you can achieve it.
Less peer pressure to conform
You cannot always expect people to value your life choices. It is nice when they understand, but you must not assume they will share the same views and goals as you. We all choose a different path in life, and the best way to enjoy it is by not revealing your path to anyone. Sharing your ideas may attract negative criticism from people and the need to confirm.
Healing from heartbreaks is easier in private.
For a minute, imagine going through a bad break-up and people butting in and criticizing you without knowing what exactly happened? So do not give them that pleasure. Share your problems only with your inner circle and try to heal privately in peace. Do not let everyone you know constantly remind you of the grief.
Helps establish better relationships
Keeping your personal life private can help you focus on what matters the most to you. When you are aware of your priorities, you should not let everyone have access to it. Instead, keep your life lowkey and cherish it.
Better mental health
Excessive use of social media can induce feelings of dissatisfaction and inadequacy regarding your life resulting from the social comparison, which in turn, might negatively impact your mental health. The feeling of being left behind might lead to anxiety, stress, and depression. Social validation can trigger anxiety. Therefore, maintaining a private life away from social media can help you maintain good mental health.
Ensures safety
When it comes to assets and money, you should not share too much information with outsiders to ensure safety. Similarly, your political and religious views should also be private - to keep away heated arguments with people.
It is always best to connect and share with a small circle of people who truly care for you rather than doing it with a big audience.
