4 Reasons Why Your Vacation and Social Media Don't Mix |
Posted: July 3, 2018 |
4 Reasons Why Your Vacations and Social Media Don't Mix
Studies show that more people are becoming attracted to experiences over material things. Many Millennials would much rather travel than invest in the purchase a home. Take a look at the trends in retail. More shopping malls are shutting down and more travel agencies are receiving business than ever before. While traveling is a beautiful experience and it is important to see the world, it's still wise to practice safety precautions. One of the most important safety concerns involves posting vacation details to social media. It is a common practice for many people to show and share their vacations in real time. Unfortunately, many people don't realize how dangerous this can be. With 60% of Millennials sharing their vacation details on a consistent basis, this is a practice that needs to stop for the following reasons:
1. Everyone knows you're not home. If you decide to post your vacation details in real time, you might as well put a sign on your door that invites thieves to come into your house and have a field day. You never know who is following you. You never know who's really paying attention to what you do on a regular basis. If you publicly announce that you're going on vacation, this can give someone enough ammunition to prepare to rob your home. Whether you have DIY home security, good neighbors, or an electronic fence, you still don't want anyone knowing you're not home. 2. It's good to unplug. When you're on vacation, it's a time for you to recharge, get refreshed and enjoy some self-care time. Your phone is probably one of the last things you need to be paying attention to when you're on vacation. Be intentional about enjoying the moment. When you're constantly connected to your phone, it's very difficult to enjoy the moment you're in. Stop being so obsessed with capturing the moments and start living them. You'd be surprised at how much this does for your mental health when you disconnect from your phone. If you're on vacation with other people, it's rude to disengage and get locked into your electronics. Acknowledge their presence and interact with them. One of the reasons why so many people are experiencing deep levels of depression is because they don't know how to connect with others and they are deprived of intimate relationships. If you are blessed to have close family and loved ones who want to go on vacation with you, honor their presence by unplugging your phone and other smart devices. Now, this isn't to say that you can't take pictures or capture moments. However, you don't want it to consume you while you're on vacation. Leave your emails alone or only check them once a day. 3. Geo-tags are dangerous to your safety. Geotags are very dangerous because when somebody knows where you are, they can come directly to you. If you tag the hotel you're staying in, it's not hard for someone to find you and do something to you if they wanted to. Especially if you're traveling alone, do not use geotags. You can use geotags once you're back home. Leave these social media features for companies who want to direct followers to their businesses or people who are traveling in large groups. 4. Over-posting is a terrible habit. Truth be told, most people don't really care about what you're doing on vacation. Truthfully, most people are just nosey. In many cases, people are not terribly interested in the details. It can be annoying when somebody chooses to post tons of pictures on a timeline. It can be easily perceived as narcissistic and self-absorbed. While it's not bad to share the beautiful moments of your life, it's important to exercise discretion. If you decide that you have to share one or two moments of your vacation, do it once you're already home. This way, you can avoid potential incidents or traumatic events that can change what was meant to be a special moment into a nightmare.
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