Hello, all my beautiful readers,
A few days ago I wrote about the 20 Beautiful woman tag. I have gotten a few mixed messages from my readers on this tag, some people see it as inspirational and others see it as a popularity contest. I couldn’t agree more with both of these opinions. It is both good and bad, it can make people feel beautiful when nominated and yet at the same time it makes other feel left out when they are not nominated. In my initial post about this tag I nominated all of you, every single person who reads my blog or even just stumble upon it right now. My Instagram feed is in the sidebar so feel free to mention that I tagged you. I want you all to feel beautiful because you all are beautiful!
This whole debate on good versus bad and helpful versus harmful had me thinking about social media as a whole. Are we harming ourselves by subjecting ourselves to a cruel virtual world where we are exposed to either criticism, neglect or praise. Social media is a funny thing it can help you stay connected with people who you haven’t seen or just feel like chatting to but I think too much of the younger generation (AKA my generation) social media has become a place to brag. Now I don’t always think this is a bad thing I’m a little guilty of showing off my accomplishments on social media like I’m sure many of you do as well. But there is a different between showing your accomplishments and posting something to deliberately make someone else feel bad. This is harassment and bullying, it is wrong!
Social media has turned into a like game. How many likes can I get? Why did no one like my post/picture? Why did she get more likes then I did? These are all valid questions in today’s social media society. But honestly this is what social media is, it is like another version of high school where people can hide behind computers or cell phones to play the popularity game.
These things can really harm a young person’s self-esteem. It seems like what social media thinks is the biggest things in the world, you think that these peers of yours that you have to subject yourself to every day at school then again to the on twitter, facebook, or Instagram. You think these people control your life and their opinion of you is all that matters but this is false! The only opinion of you that should matter is your own!!! Every one of you is beautiful, you all are smart, and you all are capable of accomplishing your dreams. The only person you should have to convince this too is you! You control your future, your feelings and your life! Don’t let others pull you down because if you don’t let them drag you down you can’t loose they do and you win.
I know that somethings I am trying to get through to everyone sound like clichès. But they are true and trust me when you start really believing them amazing things will happen to you. You will be so much happier and your life will get that much brighter! Remember you all are beautiful and if you choose to subject yourself to social media as most people do, you control you. You don’t need the acceptance of these peers who honestly will not matter to you down the road when you have graduated and started living you live.
13 responses to “Social Media”
I think what you wrote about Social media is very important to the younger generation! Thank you for sharing your thoughts I think many girls will take this as empowering. I wish I could explain to you how much good you are doing by writing these posts!
Thank you so much for this kind comment! I try my hardest to push through what I find to be important as well as ways to get through the obstacles of the typical high schooler or college students life. Thank you so much for continuing to reach out to me, your comments are always such a pleasure to read!
I think you should be a motivational speaker of some sort, can you come to my high school, so people will understand what’s really important in life! I love reading you posts, You are my role model and definitely one of my favorite people! You really know how to inspire people including me!
Thank you so much, this words mean soo soo much to me! I will do my best to live up to the standards of a role model. Unfortunately I am a poor college student and not much of a public speaker so I don’t think Ill be able to visit your high school hahaha I hope you keep reading! I enjoy reading all of you nice comments you really keep me blogging
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I totally agree with you! I sometimes find myself transfixed on my phone for hours on end stalking people on Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook, constantly updating my feed and questioning why I wasn’t invited to this or could that post possible have any direct referral to me.. It’s refreshing to read this and remind myself that sometimes we just need to take a break and focus on the people in your love who contribute to your happiness.. because why cloud your thoughts of jealousy towards other people when they don’t think of you at all?
This is exactly my point I am glad you agree! Social media can be great for somethings and harmful for others. Just like you said sometimes its refreshing to step away for a little while. Thank you so much for adding to my post!! I love to hear thoughts from readers its reassuring to hear that others think how I think!! 🙂
Hi Michelle, thought your post was great and very thoughtful at addressing this. Was just thinking of writing a post on social media, especially after all the challenges and tags that these messages, surely not ill intended, involve. Thank you for addressing this. As women we should all empower one another.
Best,
Nicole Annette
Hi Nicole! Thank you so much for all these kind words! I totally agree with you Woman should empower other woman and help motivate each other and feel beautiful! 🙂