Chances are, on your down time you are are playing the hottest game on your phone or checking your Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter or whichever social media addiction of choice you are on this month.
Perhaps you find yourself thinking, “Man, Allison (or whomever is on your feed) is always doing something so cool.”
And then your follow-up thought might be something along the lines of “I never do anything that cool.”
Maybe Allison does have a really cool life, and that’s so awesome for Allison! But that’s Allison. Who are you? What makes you unique and interesting? And why are we looking and focused on what everyone else is doing? Why does it matter?
I think social media is awesome, I have completely integrated social media into my life. We can share ideas and awesome experiences. It can be a place to start a conversation and inspire others. However, when we start comparing ourselves to the others via their post, we need to take a step back and self-evaluate. What is with the obsession with what everyone else is doing? Instead of focusing on them, how about developing your interests, hobbies, your awesomeness. And if you want to share what makes you awesome, great share it. And if you don’t, awesome, don’t.
When we engage in any activity or relationship for pure joy, we will gain so much more than if you are doing it for a like. Do you remember every like you got or the feeling attached to an awesome experience?
So my challenge to you, is to feel genuine excitement for your social media friends, but at the same time to create your own healthy adventure. If you want to post it, do it, but then notice how you react to the responses (or lack of responses) from your post. If you find yourself feeling more excitement from what people think, rather than the actual experience, this might be something you need to explore. But whatever you do, I wish you an awesome, safe and amazing adventure.
Much love,
Andrea Zacharias
