Social media has a bad reputation when it comes to confidence. Looking at beautiful people all day can make you feel ugly (even if you know they are just using photoshop). Looking at the beautiful places people go can make you feel boring (even if you know they were there two years ago and still haven’t stopped posting about it). Social media is not representative of the real world, it represents everyone’s’ perfect world. Comparing your average life to their fake life will never leave you feeling good. However, social media can be a positive factor in building confidence. Read on to find out how.
Social media as a teacher.
While you should take some social media posts with a pinch of salt you can find really helpful information too. Let’s imagine you are starting at the gym, it is your first time and you have no idea what to do. You are intimidated, nervous and self-conscious. There are so many fitness people to follow on social media who will break down beginner workouts for you to do and even give a step by step on what to do on your first day in the gym. This information can help you feel like you are going to the gym with a weapon; information.
Social media as a motivator
If you don’t like where you are in a category of your life then you can look at social media for inspiration. If you are trying to learn to cook you can look at some of the amazing meals that others are making and try and emulate them. This can help you build your confidence and perfect your craft before showing others. In the case of the gym, you can follow people who aim to motivate you to work out every day. Follow their journey and start your own.
Overall you just need to understand that social media isn’t real. Use it as a tool, not as a benchmark of how successful your life is. Take what you want from it and leave the rest behind.
