How Social Media Affects YOUR CONFIDENCE
Posted on November 28, 2017 by Valery Molone, One of Thousands of Leadership Coaches on Noomii.
Social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter have been known to affect users self-esteem. Self-esteem is defined as an individuals over
Take social media seriously. Don’t underestimate the role social media plays in your life “The power of a visual image is so strong. It’s disorienting.” Many says, never knew a world where social media didn’t exist, and for them the things that happen online— break-ups, likes, or negative comments—are very real. When you talk about social media, make sure you’re really listening and be careful not to dismiss or minimize your experiences.
1. Put your phone away when you are walking or eating
Try to enjoy the moment and notice how weird it is when you don’t have your device in your hands. If you feel anxiety over this, remember you are trying to wean off your need for social media.
2. Silence is an option
Put your phone on silent and check it when you want, rather than when it wants you to. That means that you are in charge of responding to texts, emails and social media alerts.
3. You can choose your friends
Block or hide people who post too much or illicit a feeling of envy, or insecurity in you. You don’t need to see their “perfect” pictures all day. Instead, fill your feed with inspiring and helpful people.
4. Pause before you post
In my upcoming new book I talk about why this is important, in fact there is an entire chapter dedicated to it. The content that you put out to the world says a lot about you. Venting about your experience at the post office or posting a hundred pictures of your recent vacation, can make others wonder what your intention is for posting? If your venting, why tell the whole world? If you need to show off your good time on vacation, why do we need to see every single picture? The more you overshare the less people care.
5. Fight fear of missing out (FOMO)
If you notice that you are comparing yourself or judging someone else, log off. A temporary break will reinforce your brain that comparisons aren’t helping you. Also, when you log off, you can make real plans with a friend, go do something by yourself, and focus on yourself rather than letting your confidence depend on what others are doing.
6. Don’t check social media before bed
It messes with your head. Research shows that it can keep you from sleeping well, and if you are having a case of FOMO before you doze of, it’s likely you won’t wake up feeling good about yourself either.
