Now it's time to get down to business. Let's get real. I really have a love-hate relationship with social media. I've grown up in the texting, snap chatting, Instagram, Facebook world and being able to stay connected, but I also find these things having negative impacts on my life. I start to compare myself to others "perfect lives" and my worth and self esteem decreases. Snapchat is a big one for me. I see other people's stories and see how much fun they are having and negativity sets in. Truthfully I've stopped looking at snapchat, and feel more relieved. I don't need to see what others are doing, I need to be living in the present with the people I am around.
Being a blogger can make social media seem so necessary. I found all of my favorite bloggers through the media and have loved following them, but trying to keep up the perfect image of being a perfect blogger is tiring and a little fake. I find myself getting upset that I don't have the perfect picture or the time to find the best clothes, but really I made this blog to be me. I and a lot of people fall under the trap of trying to put on an image that their lives are perfect when truthfully life is perfectly imperfect.
Recently a story of a girl who turned away from social media has been buzzing on the internet. Essena O'Neill, a teenager form Australia, was a social media sensation and like many others (me included) feel into the trap of displaying the "perfect life". She has such confidence and radiates joy. Watch her video! It is so inspiring!!!
Like Essena says in the video she has created a new website called Lets Be Game Changers! It is a place for inspiration and community. Check it out and let me know what you think. Social media is so prevalent in our society, but sometimes it can take over. It's so hard to remember that not everything is true in the media and it distorts real lives, but realizing that is key to your happiness.
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