A message appeared in my Facebook Messenger inbox. It was from a woman I met briefly through a friend. “Hello, lady. Invite you to join my next challenge group — we’ll be focusing on fitting in 30 minutes of exercise, balanced nutrition and motivation. Let me help you reach your goals!”
I laughed and ignored it. Though I’m a little fat, I’m healthy. But the meaning behind the message stuck with me all day. The more the day went on, the heavier her message weighed on me. The insecurity about my body was brought to life by one little Facebook message. That got me thinking about stepping away from social media.
But what drove the nail into my Facebook coffin was when I posted a photo — and five minutes later my son asked how many “likes” it got.
Likes equal acceptance and approval, which need to come from within. I unknowingly set a dangerous example as it won’t be long before he has his own phone and the freedom to post his own pictures. I didn’t want him to wait for his friends to “like” them and like and accept him. He should know his self-worth doesn’t rely on what others think or click.
I deactivated my Facebook account. At first I felt lost. I missed the mindless scrolling while waiting in lineups. I carried a book with me. I’d been in the habit of checking Facebook as first thing in the morning and last thing at night, so I had to come up with some new habits.
And the results were immediate once the fog of Facebook disappeared. We were much happier as a family because I was completely present and the break left me feeling better about myself, my family, my home and my life.
【小题1】Why did the author feel the message heavier on her?| A．Her figure attracted others’ attention. | B．Her passion for keeping fit decreased. |
| C．Her fitness began to worry her. | D．Her private information was given away. |
| A．Difficulties in getting “likes”. | B．Possible influence on her son. |
| C．Problems with online safety. | D．Lack of time for reading. |
| A．Changed. | B．Canceled. | C．Hid. | D．Set. |
| A．Return to a Normal Life | B．Hello, Happiness |
| C．Develop a Good Habit | D．Goodbye, Social Media |
