Digital Smarts - Is Getting a Like More Important Than Getting a Life?

A new survey about social media that was conducted on over 1,600 people has painted a clear picture that society has become social media obsessed. According to results from the survey done by Joseph Grenny and David Maxfield, co-authors of New York Times bestsellers like Crucial Conversations, posting to social media is interfering with daily life activities. 58% of people surveyed said "posting the perfect picture has prevented them from enjoying life experiences." Furthermore, about 91% of the respondents said they've witnessed others miss a great moment because they were trying to capture it for social media and many of those admitted doing the same thing themselves.

Perhaps that sounds familiar? Have you missed what was really going around you because you were trying to get it all on camera, or completely missed your child’s face when opening a special present because you were taking a picture of the box and not looking at them? This phenomenon has been dubbed “trophy hunting” by Grenny and Maxfield, and happens when people are more interested in getting a shot they can post on their Facebook page than in enjoying the moment.

If you want help beating the addiction, take a look at this infographic that shares some tips including learning to snap, look and listen as you engage with the experience, instead of just trying to bag the “trophy shot.”