Are We Lonely?

We have never been more connected through social media networks, yet have never been lonelier

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Robs people of the importance of connecting on a

physical level…

…Delays reactions,

enables people to

create their own

persona and avoid

awkward situations…

…and fails to cultivate

self-knowledge and

presence.

As of September 2013, 73% of American adults were using social networking sites

63% of smartphone owners keep their phone with them 24/7.

¼ couldn’t recall a time in their day

when their phone was not in reach or

in the same room

As we’ve build expansive social networks online, the depth of our networks offline has declined

We rely too much on technology

And we will continue to rely on it

How do we break through this lifestyle?

UNPLUG

phones away!

engage with others

TALK LESS, LISTEN MORE

ACT LOCAL

have a presence in your

community

PRACTICE CONVERSATION

instead of texting to avoid awkward elevator

conversations, ask them how their day’s going!

FIND LIKE MINDS

put yourself out there and ensure you’re enjoying

your time spent with individuals

REACH OUT

stay in touch with friends to maintain strong relationships

AVOID THIS……

AND AIM FOR THIS

Sources:

http://margiewarrell.com/connected-alone/

http://thefederalist.com/2014/05/22/the-loneliness-of-not-knowing-ourselves/

http://www.marketingcharts.com/wp/online/social-networking-eats-up-3-hours-per-day-for-the-average-american-user-26049/

http://www.pewinternet.org/fact-sheets/social-networking-fact-sheet/

http://blog.bufferapp.com/10-surprising-social-media-statistics-that-will-make-you-rethink-your-strategy

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