As a social media manager, I’m on social platforms posting content on behalf of my clients a lot. So by the time I get home I don’t really feel like posting anything on my personal accounts. Sure I will randomly upload a batch of photos to facebook, RT something I see on my Twitter feed, and lazily #latergram one of my wedding photos (how many is too many?!), but I don’t post like I used to. One of my resolutions this year is to post something (read: anything) on one of my personal social channels every day. Whether it’s a quick snap I took of my adorable cat, a witty tweet about my favorite TV show, or a blog post about a DIY project I completed. I want to get back to the root of personal social accounts: fun. While a lot of people, articles, and news stories will tell you to spend less time on social media, I’m here to tell you 4 benefits of posting regularly.
Creative expression
Different social platforms allow you to practice your craft. Enjoy writing? Try twitter. Obsessed with photography and editing? You should be on Instagram. Videographer? Get over to Facebook. Whatever your creative outlet, social media is an awesome tool to show off and hone in on your creative skills.
Nostalgia
Does anyone else find themselves looking at their Facebook albums from 3 years ago, or scrolling through their old Instagram posts? Because I do. Regularly. Social media is an amazing way to preserve a moment, big or small. I love being able to easily access a plethora of my memories through a simple wi-fi connection, and I’m sure you would too.
Community
You know how I talked about sharing your creativity through social? Yeah, it turns out a lot of like-minded people can be found on various platforms. Whether you find users similar to you through specific #’s or by reading the comments on other people’s work, social media provides an amazing opportunity to connect with people you would otherwise never meet.
Fun
If you get down to the core of social, it’s supposed to be fun! It’s a source of entertainment. Write, photograph, record, create. But, above all, enjoy.
