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 Downloaded YT on my iPad

Before you know it, 25 mins flies by, totally sucked in the by the shorts 

Came out the other end feeling anxious, negative, & with low self-esteem

Compare & despair is very real. Everywhere I looked people had things you want 

Be that fame, success, fitness… 

But hang on a second… WHY am I even looking at these people? This isn’t why I even logged in

I’ve had a beautiful day with my family, in the sunshine, & was totally content 

A short story of the algo fuelled status quo social media addiction…