Social Media Envy: How to stop feeling envious of what you see on social media
Social media has become an essential part of people's lives. One of the best uses of it is for staying connected with our loved ones and acquaintances. And the other beneficial function of it is that it serves as a platform for people to impart important information, express opinions, and also to get entertained.
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However, there's also a not-so-good side to using social media, as it can inadvertently cause feelings of insecurity and depression. With many people posting their best selfies, photos of their recent travel to a dream destination, or posting about their big purchases or accomplishments, others can't help but feel left out.
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In an episode of Mars Pa More, hosts Iya Villania-Arellano and Camille Prats-Yambao discussed social media envy with guests Kapuso host-comedienne Maey Bautista and actor John Feir, who confessed that sometimes they do feel a bit insecure when they see other people's posts on social media.
Maey admitted, “Kaya 'pag minsan nililimitahan ko 'yung pagtingin sa social media, hindi mo maiwasang hindi maramdaman eh.
“Nakabili na sila ng magagarang sasakyan o kaya bahay, tapos ikaw nagrerenta pa lang. 'Yung mga ganun.”
John, on the other hand, acknowledged that he sometimes feels insecure about his body. He shared, “Ako, yung tiyan ko lang. Kasi may nakikita akong mga classmate ko na talagang malalakas, magaganda 'yung katawan maski 50 na. Eh happy rin naman ako (para) sa kanila kasi magaganda 'yung katawan nila.”
Guest life coach Velden Lim then gave tips on how to avoid social media envy. He advised, “First and foremost, you need to stop comparing. Because I believe that the (way) to kill something special is to compare it with something else. The moment na kinumpara mo,kahit maganda yung buhay mo, parang biglang napapangitan ka na,”
“The second thing is you need to start thanking, It's all about gratitude. Ang problema kasi natin we always look at what we lack, rather than what we have. And so the moment na nagpasalamat ka, then makikita mo biglang ang dami palang biyaya.
“When you start being grateful for what you have, sana pumunta ka doon sa isa pang level: you become grateful for what your friend has.”
For more tips on how to combat social media envy, watch the full discussion in Mars Pa More's Mars Sharing Group segment:
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