“Social Media”

Social media can bring a lot of relational issues with it when it is a consistent part of our lives. While it connects us to the lives of people around us, it also can bring envy and fear of missing out (FOMO) over what is happening to others.

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn. The list can go on and on. Social media sites can be found just about anywhere you look. So often we talk about the negative impacts social media can have on relationships but rarely do we flesh out what those are. And even more rarely do we ever consider benefits that social media can bring to our relationships. How has social media impacted your relationships?

Dorothy Greco continues to explore what is going on behind social media use, providing practical advice on how to control your use, rather than letting it control you.

Dorothy Greco shares her thoughts about social media and its effects on society.

In an age where being plugged in is the norm, it can be a challenge to maintain strong face-to-face relationships. We look at some of the risks of heavy technology use and the impact technology can have on our relationships. 

The essential first step in crafting a difficult conversation is to reclaim a healthy respect for the power of words. When preparing to engage another in a difficult conversation we must acknowledge and anticipate the impact our words could have on another. 

Alisa Grace shares how social media-users can determine if something is worth posting to social media or not.