I started this blog a few years ago as an alternative to Facebook and other social media for my own content.  While there was a lot to like about social media, there was lots more to dislike.   There have been many studies and they all say the same thing.  If you want to be happier, dump social media.  It seems if you are anyone over 35 Facebook is especially bad and if you are a female under 25 Instagram might be something you consider getting rid of.  From Stanford via NBER.

The Effect of Deactivating Facebook and Instagram on Users’ Emotional State