Let’s face it, times are tough and social media can be draining. It’s so easy these days to wake up, grab your phone, and log on to a platform, instantly seeing things that take away from your peace, energy, and mental health. Seeing posts of other people’s lives can really make you think about all the little things that aren’t going the way you planned in your own life. And don’t even get me started on the posts about the many conflicts in today’s world. If you’re like me, then these things usually bring you down.
Personally, I struggled to keep away from scrolling through countless posts on Instagram. Spending so much time seeing someone else get married, buy a house, news on a war overseas, someone finishing a degree, a tragic and senseless crime, just to name a few. Spending all that time feeling a roller coaster of emotions was one, if not the most, unhealthy habit I had. And it didn’t just affect me physically but also emotionally, mentally, and even spiritually.
My Advice to a Strong Come Back.
Spending that much time exposed to social media practically ate away at my soul. Sure, it’s nice to see someone you know or don’t share a milestone (inspiring even) and I’m not saying that every single thing someone else does should upset you but I am saying that feeling like you haven’t succeeded based on someone else’s success happens a lot when you, yourself are not where you want to be.
Struggling through a chapter of your life and not comparing yourself to someone else can be hard. It’s not about “jealousy” and more about “self-reflection”. Feeling like your work isn’t paying off or wishing you were steps ahead because someone else is in their life is a very common thing; in fact, it really is a human emotion.
Most people fall into habits of harsh criticism toward their own life. Sometimes it’s good to unplug from all the noise and take a moment to self-reflect, in a positive way. Digging deep into the things you need to work on, making a routine to improve and really taking time away from social platforms to put work into a better version of yourself will do wonders for your life. It’s a reset to get yourself back on track to meeting goals and accomplishing dreams. Reset yourself and come back stronger and more fulfilled.
Work on your mental health, your physical health, your career goals, showing up with a new attitude or mindset. Doing this is the confidence boost and motivation you need to stop the comparing game and really grow into the person you want to be. It’s nice to take a step back. What I did to help me was doing just that, taking a step back and seeing my life in its whole. Thinking about the things I want to build on and planning out a new routine that limited my exposure to all the negativity around me.
Removing the stuff that didn’t serve my purpose by limiting the pages, posts and articles I saw was just one of the things I did to help me and before I even knew it I was finding myself living in the moment, healing, trying new things and exploring all the things I didn’t see were right in front of me all because I was glued to a screen.
These days it seems like everyone in the world is glued to their phones, scrolling through posts. It’s not bad to engage on social platforms, I mean I’m literally doing it right now. But it is important to have a healthy balance between what’s really happening in your own life and what you see online.
Remember..
What you see people posting and doing isn’t always what it seems. Most creators, bloggers, celebrities, news channels are not telling you the full story, just what they want you to see. So don’t let it affect you. Know when it’s a good time to stay focused on your goals and when to engage online. That way, when you do “come back,” you’re more aware of yourself and your achievements. Take the reset you didn’t know you needed. Your mental health is so important, take time to nurture it and you’ll see how quick all the other parts of your life will fall in place. I promise you will thank me later.
Xo, Analynn
