5 Reasons to Quit Facebook for Good

Regain Control of Your Privacy

There are some things you should never post on Facebook, but no matter how careful you are, there's always some level of risk in having a social media presence. Fear that your password and other personal data might accidentally be shared with unauthorized people is just the start of your Facebook privacy worries.

Facebook makes clear in its Terms of Service that you are surrendering ownership rights to all intellectual property, including your photos and posts. Although there are plenty of ways to protect your privacy on Facebook, they aren't all obvious.

Stop Reliving the Past

Facebook keeps a record of your activities and relationships, which can be both a positive and a negative. If you're young, imagine how those party photos and crude comments could come back to haunt future-you. If you're older, how annoying is it to see your younger face reappear on Facebook whenever you're tagged by long-lost classmates? Temporarily suspending your account might be a good idea, especially when you're looking for a job.

Cut Out Social Media Anxieity

Worrying about whether to ignore, reject, or accept all those friend requests from people you don't like can be stressful. Compound that with people you do like asking you to answer trivia questions, pass along chain-mail quizzes, attend virtual events, or attend real-life events. The result can be Facebook anxiety. Everyone needs some alone time, so periodically unplugging from social media can be good for your mental health.

Stop Feeling Inadequate

Facebook can overwhelm you with trivial facts about what your friends are supposedly doing. When it seems like all your Facebook friends are having more fun and leading more exciting lives than you, it may be time to unplug from the social network for a while. Remember that people present the best image of themselves online. Just because someone's life seems perfect according to Facebook doesn't mean that they necessarily have it better than you.