IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA
#socialmediaimpact A few days ago, while I was on a bus, I overheard a conversation that struck a chord with me. One of the passengers mentioned how he now uses WhatsApp status to assess the personality of new contacts. This got me thinking about the significant impact of social media on our lives. Nowadays, we share various aspects of our personal and public lives on our social media pages, and it's crucial to consider the consequences of our posts. What we share can have both positive and negative effects on ourselves and others. Thus, it becomes essential to be mindful, responsible, and authentic while engaging on social media. Our online presence can deeply influence our self-image, self-esteem, and overall mental well-being. Often, we tend to curate our posts to portray an idealized version of ourselves, leading to what is commonly known as the "highlight reel" effect. This, in turn, can create unrealistic expectations and comparisons among users, fostering feelings ...