Ditching Facebook could reduce stress but also make you less happy

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By Yvaine Ye

Hoping to start a relaxing year? Try quitting social media. People who gave up Facebook for five days experienced a decrease in stress, but they also reported a lower life satisfaction.

Thanks to social media, we can check in with our friends and family like never before. But previous studies have found that this can lead to a fear of missing out, resulting in increased anxiety levels and decreased sleep quality.

Wondering what a break from Facebook would do to a person’s well-being, Eric …