Benefits of more Face-to-Face Interaction

Did you know that interacting with people is good for our health? Face-to-Face interaction is vital for our health and well-being. It is a crucial way to communicate with each other and is a way to learn. Learn more about the benefits of Face-To-Face interaction in each of the boxes below.

Environment

Our environment affects how we think and behave. Our social media feeds are often filled with negative messages that affect how we see ourselves and may result in negative behavior. Fill your social media feed with positive messages and post positive messages yourself! Having positive social media behaviors can create a positive in-person environment as well. This can help you block out the negative comments people say around you and avoid dangerous situations.

Having in-person social interaction and having a social support group has an impact on our physical and mental health. Developing better relationships with those closest to us is important especially when we are stressed or even when we are going through a difficult time. They are a group of people that you can always rely on and ask for help when needed.

Self Esteem & Confidence

When we spend long periods of time on social media, we tend to start comparing ourselves to others, which can hurt how we see ourselves. By limiting how long we spend on our devices, we can improve how we see ourselves. Finding other positive people to interact with face-to-face will help us to improve our confidence and self-esteem. This can even make us feel happier in general.

Focus

Have you ever found yourself checking your phone in class or even being distracted by your phone at work? In 2018 alone, 8,179 tweets and 867 Instagram photos were uploaded every second. Unfortunately, we often get distracted by the simple vibration or the sound of a notification. By decreasing time on social media, you learn how to not be tempted by checking it repeatedly. Even turning off notifications can help decrease the temptation. By cutting down, you are able to focus more on your education. This will enhance your learning efforts. You are also able to focus on your work and what you need to accomplish.

Education

Social media is a great way to improve your education by connecting what you are learning to the outside world. Use positive social media feeds to connect with topics and subjects you are interested in. Use social media to maintain healthy relationships with former teachers and students you have previously gone to school with.

Family & Friends

Having in-person social interactions and having a social support group enhances our physical and mental health. Developing better relationships with those closest to us is important, especially when we are stressed or going through a difficult time. They are a group of people who you can rely on and ask for help when needed.

Health

Social media has a big impact on our mental health. Studies have shown increases in suicidal tendencies and depression from the result of long periods of time on social media. Social media also impacts our physical health such as increasing insomnia, eyestrain, and headaches. Replacing social media with exercise or playing sports with your friends and family can satisfy the need for social interaction and improve physical health.