6 Positive Benefits of Being Active on Social Media
Today, June 30, is Social Media Day. Often, people discuss the repercussions of extended online participation. However, we'd like to let you know it isn't all bad and scary. Being active on social media can also change your life for the better.
To celebrate this special day, we've gathered six positive benefits of using social media. Discover them below.
Meet New People
On social media, the world is your oyster. In 2025, almost every person is active on at least one platform (or multiple). As a result, there are endless people to meet and befriend. Because you can tailor your experience, you can find people who share common interests with you, go to the same school, or work at the same office. Regardless, you will meet someone you would have never expected to.
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Stay Up to Date on News
Social media is the quickest way to share information. These days, breaking news hits online media outlets before broadcast television. You can be the first to know what's happening when you are active on the internet. Plus, you have access to research other perspectives to get the most accurate side of the story.
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Low-Stakes Communication
Talking to people in person can be very daunting. Writing a letter is intimate, and giving your phone number to someone unlocks a lot of information about you. Communicating on social media, instead, is relaxed and low-stakes. You will have the security and protection of a username so they likely won't be able to find any extra details on your life.
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Saves You Time and Money
It's hard to remember a world when people didn't have social media. If you wanted navigation instructions, you would have to drive and purchase a map. If you wanted to learn about a topic, you would have to go to the library or visit a bookstore to purchase an encyclopedia. With social media, you have a world of information at your fingertips through information videos, articles and more.
Express Your Personality
Sometimes, you don't feel safe to be you at home, school or work. Whether you want to admit it, people pass much more judgment in person. But on social media, anything goes. You can be silly, carefree and weird without anyone directly turning their nose up at you.
A Door to New Opportunities
Social media has changed people's lives. Without it, we wouldn't have people like Justin Bieber or Emma Chamberlain, who were discovered on YouTube. As you grow your following, you have the chance to build a brand for yourself. Eventually, it leads to financial and business ventures. On a smaller scale, you can also find exclusive opportunities on social media. For example, some people only hire through Instagram, LinkedIn or Facebook.
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