Reducing My Social Media Consumption

I have always felt this constant need to prove my worth to others. I wanted people to see that I was smart, capable and that I was living a great life. I tried hard to uphold this image that I had set for myself which was based purely on what I believed others wanted to see in me.

I would resort to social media. Posting on Snapchat and Instagram all the good aspects of my life; such as attending music events and festivals, eating at nice restaurants and dessert shops, and traveling to different countries. Although I originally wanted to share my experiences with my followers, it ended up becoming an addiction in which I wanted to constantly impress them. I became fixated on this. Rather than enjoy what was happening at the moment, I was more engrossed with how I could show it all off on social media.

It was a toxic habit that I had to stop.

I deleted various social media apps off my phone.

Rather than spending my time on social media trying to curate a well put together and great life, I shifted my focus towards finding inner happiness and peace within myself. I experienced a greater sense of well-being by allowing myself to focus purely on myself instead of trying to impress others.

It was only after I stopped that I realized how much time and energy I had spent on trying to impress others. And what for? Just so I could garner a few positive comments that don’t even matter! As humans, we have become so obsessed with hearing compliments from others; when in reality, they carry little to no significance.

The only thing that should matter is what we think of ourselves. Seek validation from yourself because only then can you be truly happy.