Let me start by saying, Instagram isn’t bad. It can be a source of inspiration and a great way to connect with other like minded people.
But instagram, if left unchecked, can have a negative impact on our mental wellbeing.And that’s what I’ve noticed happening with me and my PERSONAL Instagram account recently.
I had to take a moment and ask myself:
What destroys my peace?
What protects my peace?
What would happen if I let those things go?
Why?
Because of some of these reasons...
Instagram can be a comparison trap
Not really the biggest problem Instagram causes for me, I’ll go into that later. This used to be a problem for me though with my Business Instagram. I would:
Compare other business owner achievements
Compare likes
Compare lifestyle & money
Compare communities
Compare where THEY are to where I was
I would like to remind you about a quote by Brene Brown, “Stay in your lane. Comparison kills creativity and joy.” This couldn't be more true.
