Are You Living an Insta Lie? Social Media Vs. Reality

Insta Lie (verb): an intentionally false representation of real-life on social media. Examples include:

1.) Tagging an edited and made-up selfie with #IWokeUpLikeThis;
2.) Taking a million selfies before deciding on just one to post as #Effortless 😕;
3.) Going all the way to Starbucks, buying a coffee and opening up your Macbook - taking a photo of your #WorkSpace, closing your Macbook and then going back home;
4.) Using filters to edit your travel photos - making them literally look #Unreal.

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[ghedneildagalea]

We're a sad generation with happy pictures.

[husnnoor]

The Better You Feel About Yourself, The Less You Feel The Need To Show Off .

[ibanezgrind]

Got rid of Instagram and Facebook over 5 years ago. One of the best decisions of my life.

[blueskies]

Thank god I grew up riding bicycles with my friends, playing outdoor games at night, and not getting a phone until my junior year. Parents need to emphasize this balance more. It’s crucial. So unhealthy to grow up in the age of social media

[doramn]

I was in the running machine at gym. a girl came, took place in another running machine, photograph herself and then she left...

[Songkhi]

"A lot of you have been asking about my skincare routine.. "

[iliveinhogwarts]

I have always felt so backdated, too ordinary since I started my insta account. People are having such colorful, happy, life. And there I am sitting in my room with books, study and absolutely nothing. I really tried to be like them, like trying reels, make-up and all. But that's not me, and i can't pretend anything. So i just deactivated all my social media account. You know what? I'm genuinely happy and satisfied with no showing off. I'm living my life instead of making fake things.

[championmetal]

1990s: Happy Humans

2020s: Happy Pictures

[meoowmeoow]

Maybe I am not modern person... But I hate to show my own life to others . Because I live for myself •not for others and not for social media❤️

[darkprostoria]

That's actually pretty depressing

[azul]

I've stopped using social media back in 2012 at age 23, I never share my life, kids, husband or my house anywhere. I still don't have social media accounts. Quiting social media is easier than quiting smoking.

[patriciawatkins]

My husband and I went out for breakfast and we noticed that everyone around us were on their phones. Father with his young son, mom & dad and teen son, young couple with their toddler who was on a tablet. I felt so sad for the kids. What a perfect opportunity for families to talk and connect. We didn't give our son a cell phone until he entered high school. We don't allow phones at meal times or when we're out at restaurants. It's just gotten so out of hand. It's no longer for convenience, it's an obsession, an addiction.

[rosyida]

My teacher once said: the only reason you feel unhappy is because you comparing your life with other's

[JesusisKingRedeemerMessiah]

It’s proven that social media increases depression and loneliness. Just live your life and stop worrying about others to compare yourself, you will never be happy this way.

[harleyspeedthrust]

I once dated a girl who was always on Instagram. It wasn't this bad but she was literally always scrolling thru Instagram. I had to explain to her that it's rude to be on her phone when we're eating together or when I'm trying to have a conversation with her but she still didn't get it. Unfortunately that wasn't nearly the worst of her problems but now I know that being on social media all the time is a red flag

[fhqjldd]

6 years later, it’s 2023, and not a thing has changed.

[BeamPlays]

Do people actually do this? I only use social media to look at memes

[katarina]

And then people ask me WHY am I not on instagram, Facebook, or snapchat, well...where do I start? It's toxic..

[CountOfMonteCristo_]

My ex recently dumped me, I understand I messed up by being insecure but GOSH DANG boy even two weeks after she dumped me she posted herself out with new people and she seems so “happy.” I have personally been staying silent on my socials becsuse I feel no need to fake anything, but she is posting waaaay to much with people she literally just met; they seem so happy and it honestly hurts me, because it made me believe I was just replaceable. This video has certainly helped me come back to reality.

[qgbojxg]

Hit 200k today. I'm really grateful for all the knowledge and nuggets you had thrown my way over the last months. Started with 14k in June 2022❤️🎉