Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement 3759: Some Thoughts on Social Media by Randi Kay of NaturallyRandiKay on How to Live Intentionally
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Oct 3, 2025 Randi Kay shares her complex relationship with social media, discussing its creative potential alongside its draining effects. She describes moments of envy for those living offline and her realization that social media had taken over her life. Randi delves into the pressures of posting amid algorithm changes and highlights the wider consequences of constant connectivity, like anxiety and shorter attention spans. Ultimately, she encourages a more intentional approach to social media use, offering reflective questions to help assess and improve engagement.
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Envy Reveals Social Media Overuse
- Randi Kay felt envy when she learned a woman had no social media and saw that as freedom from scrolling and pressure.
- That realization made Randi notice her own social media relationship was getting out of whack.
Social Media's Cognitive Drain
- Randi Kay noticed social media started and ended her days and interrupted tasks both consciously and unconsciously.
- She connected heavy social media use to increased anxiety and a cluttered mind.
Algorithms Increase Emotional Cost
- Randi argues platform features and algorithm changes hook users and demand strategic posting for visibility.
- These shifts made her feel too tired to post anything worthwhile and overwhelmed by the platforms.