It is so easy to compare yourself. Both the good and the bad. I do it too. And the place I do it the most is social media.
Social media is a fun place to post pictures you feel good in. It’s a place where you can keep in contact with people who may not live near you anymore or just a great place to connect with others. There are definitely pros to it. I use it and enjoy it. In this day, you almost need to have social media to keep up with the world.
However, social media is definitely not always good. Social media can leave us constantly wanting more or constantly comparing ourselves to something or someone better. And you don’t even have to step outside. For me, I have caught myself feeling unhappy, just because of social media. Whether that is me feeling unattractive, me feeling like I don’t have enough, me comparing my life, or even me comparing my relationship.
But something to remember is each time someone posts on Instagram they are only posting the good that is happening in their life. They are posting pictures that they feel good in, that they look good in, and no one would ever post something portraying an image that shows their sufferings or hardships. I just think that it is important to know that and to think about that. So, the next time you catch yourself feeling as if someone else’s life is perfect based off of Instagram, remember that is because they are only posting the great parts of their life.
Luv, Liv