5 Positive Things to Share on Social Media

Are you stuck in a rut of posting the same ol' same ol' on social media?

Nearly everyone is on social media nowadays—and most of them are complaining. Either that or they’re advertising. Blechh and double-blechh. How about we start a revolution? I say it’s high time we break out of that negativity norm, and here are some ideas to do just that…

Share What You’re Reading

I recently bought a book and am now halfway through it all because someone on Facebook posted a simple picture of the book they were reading. Share the book love. Post a pic.

Share About an Upcoming Event

This doesn’t just have to be a book signing. What is that you’re excited to be attending? Others might be interested in going too. Example: I’m stoked to be going to a play this Christmas called The 16th Annual Heavenly Winter Smorgasbord & Revue. Doesn’t that title just suck you right in?

Share Something Seasonal

While I admit the whole pumpkin spice thing has been taken to the bad place, that doesn’t mean all autumn rituals are verboten. A few weeks ago I posted an image of my front porch all decked out for fall. That simple little pic got passed around Instagram and Facebook because it got people talking about how they were decorating for autumn.

Share Inspiration

What is it that motivates you? Chances are that same thing will motivate others. When I come across a piece of music that really moves me, I post a link to it so others can enjoy it as well. Here’s my latest.

Share a Statistic That Blows Your Mind

If you come across something that completely shatters a misconception you’ve held, go ahead and pass that information along. Just make sure you check your facts first. There was an infographic about reading statistics recently that went viral, but it was totally bogus.

Social media doesn’t and shouldn’t just be about what you ate for lunch or how you feel about the Trump administration. Life’s short. Spread cheer.