Comments on: SOCIAL MEDIA: LOVE OR HATE?

By: Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 07:43:00 +0000

Thanks for your lovely comment Chloe. We have all been there before indeed, one too many times I think, which is why I felt compelled to write this article. I love that idea of sending someone a silent thank you when these feelings arise. What we admire and love about someone else, resides within us too. We are all mirrors aren’t we?
I think when we pull back the reigns on looking at other people’s activity on social media, whether in a personal or professional sense, it allows our authentic and unique selves to shine through.
Thank you for sharing. x

By: Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 07:40:06 +0000

So glad you’re joining us on the ‘pact’ too Emma. Yes, inspiration can quickly turn into comparison-itis and be demoralising if we are caught off guard, the key is being aware of when that shift happens so we can ‘course correct.’
x

By: Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 07:37:51 +0000

I’m so glad this post resonated with you Kris and glad you’re onboard with the pact! I think social media affects the best of us, but it’s about learning to control how much time, energy and space it takes up in our lives. I love that when jealousy comes up, you take time to reflect and journal to become mindful as to why you feel that way. That’s beautiful.
Thanks for the comment. x

By: Chloe | One Infinite Life

Chloe | One Infinite Life — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 03:35:16 +0000

I totally think we have all been there before Nicole!

When I find myself getting jealous or comparing myself to someone else on social media, I immediately stop and send them a silent thank you because what is possible for them, is also possible for me!

I also find that spending less time on social media makes me compare myself less when I am on there.

By: Emma Lawrence

Emma Lawrence — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 02:36:12 +0000

I can SO identify with this post, Nicole! Social media “inspiration” can very quickly spiral into comparisonitis for me too and it’s a complete creative buzz kill. Pact made 🙂

By: Kris

Kris — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 00:03:45 +0000

I so needed to read this! Thanks for the reminder, I’ve been hopelessly addicted to facebook lately and it’s doing my head in. I’m in on the pact. Done. As for jealousy, when it comes up I try and take a minute to see why I’m so jealous and what I can implement in my life to achieve what I think the other person has. It’s usually a sign that I’m feeling insecure about something, so I get pen to paper and I usually have a clearer understanding. Great post lovely x