In recent years, social media has become a phenomenon in our culture. “Facebook operates the world's largest Internet social media network, with 1.2 billion users,” and this is just one example of social media (Oreskovic, 2014). As more people of all ages begin to tune into this growing phenomenon, it's important to take a step back and take a look at the not-so-nice side of social media. We've all heard the quote. “You can't have too much of a good thing”, but is it true? That's exactly what we're going to look at: is too much social media a good thing or are you being negatively affected by it? Studies have proven that too much social media can have negative effects on an individual's time management, communication skills, relationships, and even health. Time management is easily described as the ability to plan and exercise control over how one spends one's time. Even those with strong control and time management skills, such as organization and planning, can fall victim to distractions. There are many ways to access media, whether by telephone, computer, television or radio. With information so readily available and everyone's constant need to be “in the know,” it's very easy for people to get caught up in what's happening on their phone or computer. “By 2015, Americans will consume media for more than 1.7 trillion hours, an average of approximately 15.5 hours per person per day” (University, 2013). Every day it becomes more and more evident that it is increasingly difficult to prioritize and stay focused on important tasks. Social media has a direct correlation with procrastination and missed opportunities. Whether he's constantly late, missing appointments or handing in a bad report...... middle of paper ...... http://www.reuters.com/ article/2014/03/13/us-facebook-obama-idUSBREA2C27920140313Salazar, L. (August 21, 2013). I fear the day when technology overtakes our human interaction. Retrieved from http://www.bernardgoldberg.com/einstein-may-not-have-said-it-but-its-still-true/The Effects of Computer Use on Eye Health and Vision. (April 1997). Retrieved from http://www.aoa.org/Documents/optometrists/effects-of-computer-use.pdf University of Southern California Marshall School of Business. (October 30, 2013). Media consumption expected to average 15.5 hours per day by 2015. ScienceDaily. Retrieved from www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/10/131030111316.htmWhite, M. (2012, March 13). Facebook and social networking sites are the main reason why many employees procrastinate at work. TIME.com Retrieved from http://business.time.com/2012/03/13/youre-wasting-time-at-work-right-now-arent-you/