After all, a Harris Poll showed that about 60% of my generation uses social media for four or more hours a day. I’ve never been a heavy social media user, and I’ve taken breaks before—but none like this. I asked people how they were doing and waited for a real answer, outside of the social media feed. There is value in social media, when used with intention—staying in touch with distant friends, sharing milestones. Off social media, Matthew spends time outdoors, playing tennis and reading.