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Facebook And Social Media Don't Make You Happy

Facebook And Social Media Don't Make You Happy

People with FOMO tend to check social media more often and are even likelier to use their phone while driving.

Even though we know that the pictures people post on social media are not real, we're still comparing ourselves with them and feel miserable after. Or we try to post something too, just to show that we have a cool life as well.

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An idea to overcome FOMO and step back from social media

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