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Being on social media is exhausting. Here’s how I’m balancing it with my well-being.

At times, it feels performative

Perspective by
Lily contributor
August 30, 2020 at 8:17 a.m. EDT

I’ve been using social media for years to share my ideas and connect with others online. At times, I find the act to be performative. Moving forward, I want to strike a healthy balance between maintaining an online presence and living my own authentic life.