Matching Pairs Balance your Social Media Online version There are lots of reasons why people overuse social media. Match the problem to the solution that can help limit social media use. by Grace Sedberry 1 Social media is hard to ignore due to constant alerts that draw your attention to it. 2 Some people are unaware of just how much time they spend on certain social media apps. 3 It is a habit to use social media in every room of the house, which has decreased time spent with others. 4 Starting your day on social media can be harmful to mental health. 5 Some people feel lonely or upset after spending time on certain social media platforms. 6 Unknown people try to follow your social media profile and leave harmful messages. Allow some living areas in your home to be social media free, such as the dinner table. Take time off of social media in the morning. Set your settings to private and block unknown users to avoid cyber bullying. Set a time goal and enable built in timers that track time spent on a certain social media app. Delete platforms that leave you with negative feelings after use. Turn off distracting notification that tempt you to constantly check social media.