Confessions of a Pro Scroller: It’s Time to Read the Feed

Guilty of Lazy Liking

Grace Ebisidor
2 min readSep 12, 2023
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Hey there, fellow scrollers and likers! 📱

Okay, let’s be honest here. How often do we casually scroll through our social feeds, dropping likes on posts left and right, without even bothering to read what’s behind those intriguing captions? Guilty as charged, right? 🙋‍♂️

I mean, it’s a valid question — why do we do that? We see a friend’s post, give it a thumbs-up, and move on like we’ve just mastered the art of speed-scrolling. But hey, I’ve been there too, and I won’t judge. Sometimes, it’s easier to just hit the “like” button and keep scrolling through posts quickly.

But here’s the twist in my story. As I decided to dust off my writing skills, which had been hidden away in my mind like old stuff in an attic, I realized something important — I needed to actually read! It turns out that writing and reading go hand in hand. Writing helps us pen down our thoughts and ideas, while reading opens up our minds to new perspectives.

Now, I know many of us are still in the “scroll past without reading” club. Trust me, it’s a pretty big club! We see a lengthy post, and it’s like, “Nope, not today!” But guess what? Those words might hold the key to a fantastic story or a piece of wisdom.

Think about it. When we only click “like” on a post without reading it, we might be missing out on some really interesting stuff, humor or even a good laugh. You see, behind every post, there’s a person pouring their heart and soul into it. And who doesn’t love a bit of encouragement, right?

They say, “The pen is mightier than the sword.” And it’s true! Your words can uplift someone’s spirits or ignite a spark of creativity in them. So why not take a moment to say something meaningful? Leave a comment, share your thoughts, or simply show some love. You never know how your words might brighten someone’s day or inspire them to keep sharing their stories.

Today, let’s break the habit of mindless scrolling and make a pact. Promise yourself that you won’t just be a silent observer anymore. Engage with the content, and let the poster know that their words matter. After all, in this vast digital universe, a little connection can go a long way.

So go ahead, unleash your inner wordsmith, and make someone’s day with your comments. Who knows what fantastic conversations and connections await you on your next scroll? 😉 #EngageAndEncourage

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Grace Ebisidor

Passionate writer | Weaving words to inspire, inform, and entertain | Join me on a journey through the written word. ✍️✨ #ContentWriter #Storyteller