Sending Out Friend Requests on Social Media

Do It with Intent

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Social media is more than just a place to stay updated with friends or keep up with the latest trends. It’s good for for:

. Networking with others

. Building meaningful relationships

. Growing your brand

But if you’re just mindlessly sending out friend requests, you might be doing more harm than good.

Let’s talk about how to approach this practice with intention, so you can connect with the right people and avoid the digital clutter that comes with indiscriminate friending.

Why Intent Matters

Sending out random friend requests might seem like a harmless way to expand your social circle, but it often leads to wasted connections.

When you send out requests without thinking about the kind of people you want to connect with, you’re increasing the chances of connecting with folks who might not align with your values, interests, or goals.

These are the “trash” connections — those who don’t bring any meaningful value to your online presence or personal growth.

By being intentional with your friend requests, you put yourself in a much better position to connect with like-minded…