How do I know if I'm sharing too much personal information online?

There's no universal threshold—it depends on who you are and what feels right for you. I've noticed that people often share freely until something makes them uncomfortable: a comment that stung, a stranger who found them, or simply noticing how their words linger online. That discomfort is worth listening to. Start by asking yourself: would I say this to a room of strangers? Would I want a future employer, partner, or child reading this? If you hesitate, that's information. The tricky part is that what feels safe changes. What you shared at twenty might feel exposed at thirty. Rather than aiming for perfection, cultivate awareness. Check your settings quarterly. Notice what you reach for when you're lonely, angry, or seeking validation—those moments often lead to oversharing. And remember: sharing vulnerability isn't the problem. Sharing specific details that could be weaponized against you is. The boundary isn't between public and private. It's between you maintaining agency over your narrative and others controlling it. What matters most is that you feel grounded in your choices, not governed by them.