Instagram vs. Reality - How Social Media Impacts Our Wellbeing

Whether we like it or not, social media are definitely shaping our reality in many ways. Whether we’re looking for information or entertainment, they are inevitable parts of our life. And not only are they parts of our lives, but they also affect our behavior. Sometimes we want to get approvals online, sometimes we compare ourselves to other people, or we have to deal with attacks, or we do things to make people like us… Many of us have fallen into the trap of social media, trying to adapt our behavior to the expectations of unknown people out there. <br /><br />Don’t get us wrong - we don’t say it’s OK to be impolite or rude to anyone. We just want to point out the strong desire to be accepted that many people have - and losing yourself in the process.And that’s the topic of this episode. So tune in as we discuss the pains of not being your authentic self. Key Takeaways- Intro (00:00)- What you should (not) do when you can’t pronounce someone’s name correctly (01:09)- Why don't we talk about vagina health? (05:52)- Social media is lighting up these days (10:35)- When you're on social media too much… (15:40)- Is competition more prevalent in women than in men? (20:16)- How do you equip your kids, so they’re not looking for approval? (25:31)- If you’re code-switching constantly, then who are you? (28:59)- What is a cognitive burden? (34:44)