[header] How to stop social media from damaging your offline behavior [title] Make offline networking a priority. [step] When you make connections online, you often feel instantly connected to another person. It can take much longer to feel a meaningful connection in person. 
Though it might seem frustrating to wait for in person connections to blossom, it is still important to cultivate them. Talk to people at work or school and make it a point to attend social gatherings regularly to meet new people.