I realized there was a better way to broadcast the news that empowered people to believe they could overcome challenges.

Social comparison that leads to unhappiness is the downside of social media.

Following celebrities or people you don't regularly see in person often doesn't add to our happiness. The best use of social media is to deepen existing close relationships or create new ones.

Catching up on pictures of your good friend's kids ahead of a visit across the country to see her is a great way to deepen your time together. Following near-strangers can leave us feeling detached and lonely.

We are ALL broadcasters.

Too quickly, venting can turn into dumping garbage on the people around us.

I try to only vent when I really need to process something, and let the rest go.