As we all know in today's world, social media is like our "main" life, first thing first when we wake up everyday. I personally love Instagram the most, because I love seeing beautiful photos, people, stuff, scenery, etc. What's been running around my mind is, "why do I often feel overwhelmed or sometimes exhausted after scrolling over Instagram?" I am not being hypocrite, I often feel like those who are so pretty and so cool-captured people make me feel less. Less fortunate, less money, less pretty, even less happy! And I know that is dangerous. My boyfriend always warns me that people on Instagram are just showing their happy and perfect moments, it is impossible for them to post the ordinary or bad moments, so we cannot conclude whether they're having a happy life or not just based on their posts. I agree.
That eye-opener statement makes me realize that I should change my point of view and mindset about Instagram's posts. Now, I'm posting something to my account that is a real me, something that I really find fascinating, something that I want to share to inspire, not to impress. I'd post something like my happy moments (hanging out with my loved ones, going somewhere beautiful), my personal favorite stuff (inspiring books, make up I really love, delicious food), and everything I find it REAL. I don't want to post something that is not the same like the reality. For example, I don't want to post a happy face photo with a happy caption whether in that real moment I don't feel like it, or posting a yummy-looking food when it's actually not. I also follow people with values and inspirational living. People that make me happy and positive instead of making me feel less.
This post is also connect with living in the moment topic. If you are talking or hanging out with others, I suggest don't use or multi-task with your cellphone. I try to make this as a habit. I don't often see my phone when I talk to others because I don't want to miss the moment. You still can see your cell later at home when you are alone. I mean, don't make your REAL life abandoned by social media on your phone. Don't waste your REAL social life with the VIRTUAL social life. Living in the moment is one of my life-goals.
And also, ones who look happy and perfect on Instagram, are people just like us. They have problems, they don't have a perfect life. Just like us.
Sums up my mind :) Picture from Pinterest.
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