Social Media Life

Julie scrolls through her social media feed and it seems like everyone's life is so exciting when hers is so ... boring! She starts to feel bad about herself. What should Julie be paying attention to right now?

• Oversharing

• Red flag feeling

• Miscalculation

• Internet Privacy

Which are some POSITIVE impacts of Social Media (Multiple apply)

• Commenting or liking posts to support friends.

• Feeling like you have to post or share constantly.

• Connecting to family that live far away.

• Oversharing something you wish you could take back.

Which are some NEGATIVE impacts of Social Media (Multiple apply)

• Connecting to family that lives far away.

• Commenting or liking posts to support your friends.

• Feeling like you have to post or share constantly.

• Oversharing things you wish you could take back.

Adam wanted to go to the movies with Daniel and some other friends but couldn't make it. Daniel posted pictures he took while at the movies with their friends. After seeing the posts, Adam started feeling uncomfortable. Why might Adam get a red flag feeling from seeing Daniel's posts?

• The movie they saw got bad reviews.

• He is happy his friends went to see the movie.

• He is planning to see the movie the next day and doesn't want them to tell him what happens.

• He feels left out.

Thinking through the Feelings & Options steps, what can you do if something on social media gives you a red flag feeling?

• Respond immediately to the person who posted it.

• Share how you feel with everyone on your social media.

• Identify why a post makes you feel a certain way.

• Consider giving up social media forever.

How confident are you in recognizing red flag feelings on social media and considering ways to handle them?

• I feel very confident.

• I feel somewhat confident.

• I do not feel confident.