Taking a break from social media makes you happier and less anxious

Re:Taking a break from social media makes you happier and le... by id on Tuesday May 17, 2022 @05:56AM (#31408173)

But even when it comes to acquaintances, when I hear about their great new job or vacation, I don't feel envious or bad. I compare myself to other people, yes, and of course I'd like to have some of the things I see, but not to the point that I would feel bad. Does every story about someone being successful make you feel bad? I doubt it, as that is not my personal experience at all.

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Re:Taking a break from social media makes you happier and le... by clausewitz on Tuesday May 17, 2022 @11:42AM (#31412343)

You keep grouping envy with inherently negative mindsets. Sometimes envy is just envy. As in, "damn, John is married with kids and a great job, and I'm still single and scraping by, I gotta get my shit together". I am not upset that John has these things, I am happy my friend John is happy. It also served as a reminder of what I want for myself, and thus, my envy is a motivator.

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Re:Taking a break from social media makes you happier and le... by id on Tuesday May 17, 2022 @12:42PM (#31413236)

This is not envy in my opinion. You are not upset, you are happy John is happy, where is the envy exactly? You recognizing that he has something you don't?

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