Hand's on Assignment Two

Social Media and Networking

Social media consists of online platforms that facilitate the distribution of ideas, photos, videos, and information. While social networking deals with online platforms being used to communicate with friends, family, and other acquaintances. Social media and social networking go hand in hand in my opinion. The online platforms I use the most are Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, and YouTube. On a daily basis, I would say I use Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube. I find myself regularly using Snapchat as a way to network and communicate with my friends. While I use Instagram as a way to see what is going on in the beauty, fashion, and food world. Every morning as I get ready for school or work I like to watch makeup tutorials on YouTube. As for Facebook, I have really only been using that to try and sublease my apartment. Otherwise, I probably would have never downloaded the app. I find that Instagram and Facebook have a lot of similarities and out of the two I prefer to use Instagram. Other than the four platforms I listed I really don't use any other social media platforms. 

Social Media Effects on My Life

Social media has impacted our world for better or for worse. Platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube have given people access to different forms of entertainment. Whether its comedy reels, tutorials, or even the news there are many different options that users can use to pass time. Personally, I enjoy watching tutorials on makeup or cooking. I like to pull inspiration for different meals I cook or makeup looks when scrolling through Instagram. However, I find that this can lead to insecurities. It can be hard when seeing all different kinds of beauty online. This can lead to feeling dissatisfied with how I look, do my makeup, dress, or even just a particular part of my body and face. This is one of the major negative impacts social media can have on people. It's hard to escape the habit of comparing ourselves to others whether that be celebrities, friends, or acquaintances. When I find myself struggling with this issue I try to either spend less time on Instagram or even mute certain people's posts on Instagram. It is nothing personal towards those that I  mute, but sometimes it is necessary to regain a better mindset. Thankfully, this is a rare thing I have to do, but I find it can be helpful. There is no denying that social platforms has a high impact on society as well as individuals. Whether it is positive or negative it seems as though the usage of social media is here to stay.