Social Media Shame

It is no secret to those that are around me on a regular basis, that my love for Instagram and capturing everyday moments and turning them into beautiful digital keepsakes is a hobby and obsession of mine.

I have wasted countless hours surfing the many social media platforms, willingly brainwashing myself with way too much information to discern in the time it is absorbed. Always searching for scientific or metaphysical evidence of the information I am being fed and hoping to miraculously heal my body and recover the spark I had in my earlier years to be fit, active, and healthy.

Social media platforms such as YouTube and Instagram make looking for real information on holistic health difficult and finding promising influencers without hidden agendas can be complicated. 

That "girl next door" you adore so much, maybe secretly suffering from an eating disorder and not being truthful about how she maintains such a beautiful build. While on the other hand, the seemingly "superficial supermodel" that you enjoy hating on from time to time, delivers consistent evidence and scientific facts to back up the information she may be presenting to you, as well as bringing a genuine experience and honest opinions to her media platform.

It is at our own discretion that we decide whom to trust when it comes to our health and wellness. Some can quickly lie to their doctors about caffeine usage, alcohol intake, or stress levels, major contributing factors of one’s medical record. Yet, turn around and allow a stranger smiling from behind a screen to convince them there is a plethora of simple, non-medical, at-home ways to rejuvenate your physical health.

It could be a new exercise or a fad diet. Perhaps there is an amazing new supplement powder that is totally worth the dent in your wallet. Maybe this complete stranger seems to have the answer to your daily life chaos better than any therapist or counselor could ever understand. Regardless of the scenario, it is our personal responsibility to be wise when it comes to whom we choose to place the care and keeping of our physical bodies.

Mindful Minute:

• How much time do you spend on social media? 
• What type of content do you view most often?
• How might this specific content affect you?
• Positive/ Negative?
• How can you limit negative influences?
• In what way do you benefit from social media?
• How can you protect yourself from negative influence?