Most people won't admit how much social media means to them. Wake up each day immediately checking phones and devices for messages, notifications and the latest news. So often in social media life we kid ourselves into thinking we don't care how much response something we post gets. Often times writing and rewriting a status update, post or tweet many times, hoping that cleverness, insightfulness or humor will get more attention. There is an ongoing daily competition online whether you think you are involved or not. Just like school the ones with the most like is just like the popular kids while those a bit more conservative may share great information but if you're not in they scroll right past. Or how many times have you gone out to try to enjoy a night on the town or a great dinner only posting about what is on your plate or spending the entire time on the phone updating statuses as to whats going on around us. There is always a limit to doing certain things and if something can interfere with the way you act socially and with family we may need to rethink how things are going are take a detox. Just like taking a body detox to rid yourself of toxins, filth and things that are no good for you there is no difference. Day in and day out we get our daily dose of gossip, memes, breakups, relationship changes, negativity, bad news, misinformation and even recipes and home tips. But if you don't give your mind a break from this it can have its affects on you. Here is a guide to the reasons why you should consider a detox as well as tips on how.