Every day, millions of users scroll through multiple platforms liking, commenting and sharing posts with their friends, family or even strangers online. It can be a way to pass time, keep in contact with people you don't see as often and even a way to boost your mood if you're looking at something that is funny or uplifting. But, what about the negative side of social media?

We tend to get enthralled with the number of likes or comments we receive, even comparing one post to the last. Which types of posts get the most likes? When is the best time to post? These are all of the questions that admittedly run through the typical mind of a millennial. It can be stressful, but it should not have to be.

Social media is meant to be fun! It's for sharing and connecting with others and should not be a competition. If you like a picture, you should post it and disregard the fact that some of your followers may not. However, sometimes it's unavoidable to have doubt because we are only human after all. It can be incredibly toxic if you begin thinking about the aspects of social media too much and are constantly comparing your life to someone else's.

Why do we do this? The online world gives us a way to see life through the eyes of millions of strangers. We don't know who is photoshopping or who is truly happy when taking these photos. It's sort of scary when you think about it. When we get caught up in who is doing what and how many comments Barbara is getting on her pictures compared to Susan, it just turns into a waste of time.

Instead of constantly comparing ourselves or our friends and family, we should use these platforms as a way to promote positivity and share what we genuinely want others to see. People tend to do things solely for the fact that they can get a cool picture out of it and that, in certain situations, can be risky and pointless. Personally, an event can become almost ruined for me when people spend the entire night trying to get the perfect picture and not enjoying an experience.

Taking pictures or videos, vlogging, etc. is all a great way to keep memories, but to an extent. Sometimes it's ok to leave the fact that you ate dinner at Olive Garden for the second time this week off of Twitter. Sometimes, of course, it's quite necessary (kidding).

My advice would be to take a break from social media if possible. If you can't, try to limit the usage if you feel as though it's becoming toxic. It can be an incredible thing to do. You can love social media, but it should not take over your life.