Mass Media-Personal

Mass media has personally affected my life today because of the strong presence it has in our society. There is always something on the cover of a magazine that is showing how to get fit or "what's hot for this season". All that the mass media is conveying to us is instant gratification and how we can improve our lives by purchasing things. And although I have been a victim of the influence of the media, in someways it has been a good influence. The media has made me get in better shape for example. I've learned many new exercises from Shape magazine and websites that are stating that they have the latest and greatest way to get fit. This has helped me in my daily life to feel better about myself and to become a happier person. The media is not always a good influence though. It can influence you to purchase things you don't need and to waste your money on items that are useless. This side of the media happens to a lot of people and they ultimately become unhappy. The internet can also become addictive for some people. They will spend all of their time in front of the screen, whether it be online shopping or Facebook stalking people, they become addicted to the feeling that the internet produces for them. This has even happened to me before, sitting in front of my laptop screen for countless hours doing absolutely nothing with my time. Mass media can influence our lives in a positive or negative way, and it does so on a daily basis.