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[kerryjoy]

Indeed, social media has a significant influence on one's self-image, something I have struggled with for a long time. On the one hand, it's incredible how platforms foster connections, stimulate creativity, and provide windows into various viewpoints and lifestyles. On the other hand, it can be quite difficult to deal with the steady flow of carefully chosen, filtered, and frequently exaggerated depictions of success and beauty. I've found that when I scroll through content for too long without paying attention, I occasionally start to doubt my own value or unfairly compare myself to other people. It's similar to watching highlight reels of other people's lives and forgetting that the whole story isn't told by those moments.

Intentionally using social media to curate my feed and follow accounts that encourage diversity, authenticity, and positive messages instead of ones that incite comparison or insecurity has been helpful to me. I also make an effort to remind myself that what I see online isn't a full picture because most people only post their best moments. I've also found that taking breaks from social media and engaging in digital detoxes have helped me refocus and find my inner self away from the chaos..

Social media isn’t inherently bad for self-image, but it requires a conscious approach to avoid falling into comparison traps or feeling overwhelmed. How do you navigate your relationship with social media when it comes to your own sense of self?

 

[TOM88]

Scrolling through social media's carefully manicured perfection has undoubtedly put pressure on me. It's simple to forget we're viewing highlights rather than actual life. I've learned to be deliberate in order to safeguard my sense of self, muting content that feeds self-doubt and following creators who support diversity and honesty. In order to reconnect with myself outside of the screen, I also plan regular breaks. Although social media requires self-awareness, it is not intrinsically harmful. Setting limits and reminding myself that likes and filters only represent a single moment and not the whole picture are important to me.

 

[john]

When it comes to my self-image, social media has undoubtedly been a double-edged sword. Although it's a great tool for inspiration and connection, I've also been guilty of falling into the comparison trap more often than I'd like to acknowledge. I've discovered how crucial it is to carefully choose the voices I follow, favoring diversity and authenticity over unattainable perfection. For me, taking intentional breaks has changed everything because it has allowed me to refocus and remind myself that there is a complete, flawed story behind every highlight reel. Although social media isn't bad, how we use it affects how we experience it.