Still spending more time online than in real world, socializing with your friends? You have to do something about it! How about creating a real social networking, in real life? Read on to find out more and be sure to check out part 1 of this article, which should shed some more light on this topic!
Social networks exist in fact and function even to a greater extent in the usual life of communities around the world, from the smallest and most remote village to the busiest cities and the liveliest university campuses.
Life itself in a human society truly is the best social network that you can find, as no amount of online social networking quite compares to meeting people in person and doing things together.
So use online social networks for the opportunities they offer to expand your horizons, but don’t forget to explore as well what is in fact closest to you: your life lived and full experiences with your family, friends and people that live in the same town, city, or country.
To do so, make sure that you don’t spend too much time online and spend instead more time with your family and with your friends, both old and new.
Do you spend too much time online?
The amount of time that you spend online is at the same time the amount of time that you are missing from your offline life. Finding the right balance for it is important not only for your social life, but even for your health. Studies found that a certain amount of time spent online can actually improve your well being, but spending too much time online can decrease well being as it can lead to social isolation and even addictions. Moreover, spending too much time online is likely to be bad for your health as you don’t get enough exercise and fresh air or you strain your eyes too much.
Ways to reduce the time spent online
Reducing the amount of time spent online is quite often possible simply by planning your online time better and therefore getting much more out of it. You don’t necessarily have to talk less to your online friends or read less interesting things, but instead of doing it at random times, you can set aside special time for that, just as you would for talking to offline friends or reading a book. This way you will not find yourself spending the whole day simply following what people said on Twitter or chatting mindlessly for hours. Finally, the truly best way to reduce the time spent online is simply by rediscovering your friends and spending more offline time with them.
Spending offline time with friends
Although you might have many online friends, it is important to spend offline time as well with friends, both old and new ones. Nothing quite compares with actually meeting your friends in person and having fun together. While online you can play games and exchange thoughts, offline the possibilities are truly endless: from actually playing a game in which you are engaged with all your senses, to partying, dining, sharing experiences and simply talking to one another enjoying the company, the place and the moment.
Remember that online friends might be there for you when you need an advice or a message, but only offline friends that are close enough can actually come over to visit you and share the full measure of your happiness as well as your sadness. So don’t alienate your offline friends by spending too much time online, but make instead new offline friends from those that you discover first online. In the long term, you will be much happier and even healthier for hanging out with both online and offline friends.
