Spending excessive time on TikTok might lead to spending more time with strangers online than with real-life friends. Users are encouraged to compare their screen time on TikTok with the time spent with friends in person to assess the balance. The speaker realized spending almost 10 hours per week on TikTok, which was comparable to the time spent with friends. This raised concerns about the potential negative impact of excessive TikTok usage on daily life, influencing thoughts on politics and news coverage.