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I've noticed that any trend or fad that I find out about months later originates on TikTok. I have no interest in using the app for a variety of reasons, but if it's something that might actually improve how I live then I might get FOMO.

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[–] AttackBunny@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Guess you need to ask yourself how you see it improving your life, to answer that question.

IMO, no social media will improve your life, in a meaningful way. They may kill time, or seem like you're benefiting from them, but in the long run, they are propaganda/data collection machines, and nothing more.

[–] pieceofcrazy@feddit.it 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm trying to use this whole reddit madness to quit using the internet for anything that isn't intentional. The fact that I'm here writing a comment shows that it's not going perfectly, but so far reducing the time I spend scrolling or watching YouTube has definitely improved my headspace.

The simple act of not using my phone or any other screen until I get out of home in the morning makes me so much more energetic and my mind more clear.

It's a fucking addiction and most of us have it without realizing. The horrible part is that quitting cuts you out of so much stuff, but it really is worth it.

[–] AttackBunny@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

lol. TikTok is absolutely NOT where you want to be then. I suppose you should ask yourself why you care about trends if you’re trying to live more intentionally.

As for giving up completely, imo it’s like people that go on hyper restrictive diets. It’s unrealistic. They fail every time. A reasonable amount of time on social is fine. It’s like ice cream, or a glass of wine. Once in a while is totally realistic. Spending all your time doing it is bad.

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[–] WarmSoda@lemm.ee 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes TikTok is the only place where new trends start and you must have it if you want to improve your life and fit in.

[–] CorrodedCranium@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

How else are you going to find out about the Benadryl challenge?

[–] WarmSoda@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

And about how nutritional tide pods are