Explore Yourselfie

(Enhance self-awareness)

Identifying Core Values

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Core values (family closeness, kindness, popularity, money, compassion, generosity, etc.) serve as our internal GPS in life. When we behave in alignment with our values, we tend to feel more confident, self-assured and have more self-appreciation than we would otherwise. Knowing our values can also help guide us in confusing situations where we aren’t sure what to do, say, or choose.

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What are five values that are really, really important to me? (Hint to discover my values, fill in the blank: Being or having ______ is super, uber important to me.)

What kinds of feelings did I just experience while thinking about my values?

Which of the values I listed above am I doing the best at living out in my online and real lives?

How does it feel to realize I’m making choices that align with that value?

What's one thing I can do to bring my values more into my social media practices?

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Letting Go of Comparison

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Repeatedly, science backs that “upward” comparing ourselves to others on social media can decrease (even tank!) our self-esteem—which then leads to lower life satisfaction. And if you're comparing, for example, the “perfect” life someone else shows as their “everyday life” to your real-life “everyday life,” that’s probably an “upward” comparison. No matter how spontaneous, natural, or in-the-moment they make theirs look, there’s a strong chance that their shot or video is planned, unnatural, and not at all in the moment.

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What’s one social media account I follow that leads me to compare my body, life, or overall self to someone else?

Can comparison be positive, like inspirational? If so, when was the last time I experienced inspiration instead of competition online?

How would my life be different if I was to unfollow any accounts that trigger comparisons (positive or negative)?

What negative thoughts do I notice that I have about who I am, how I look, what I have, or what I do while I am comparing myself to others?

If I notice my mind spinning with unhelpful comparisons or feeling not “ ," can I remind myself that there’s a good chance I was just tricked into comparing my reality with their post?

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Noticing How Different Sites Affect Me

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Social media can affect our mental health; when we compare ourselves to others and see how much happier other people appear to be, it can make us feel depressed or anxious, among other feelings. That’s where self-care comes in to combat the negative effects of social media self-care:

Unfollow/Unfriend accounts that make you unhappy: Honor yourself and remove content that creates anxiety or makes you feel badly about yourself.
Follow accounts that bring you positivity: Follow accounts that inspire you and are consistent with your interests (e.g., animals, art, travel)
Take a break! - Give yourself and your brain a break from social media and see how you feel.
Check in with yourself - “Am I comparing myself, my body or my life to others?”, and “Is this negatively impacting my mental health?”

It’s important to remember that social media is not reality and what you see is not always true. People have more going on in their lives than what they share online. Honor yourself and your mental health by using these tips and practicing self-care while on social media! A little bit of self-care can go a long way!

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Checking Out My Online Routines

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No one has figured out how to make the day longer than 24 hours yet. So your time is both limited and valuable. That said, social media algorithms are designed to show us content we’re most likely to engage with. According to the Meta (parent company to Facebook and Instagram) “Whistle Blower” Frances Haugen, social media companies purposely suck us down the rabbit hole for their benefit, not ours.

"As these young women begin to consume this eating disorder content, they get more and more depressed," Frances Haugen said. "And it actually makes them use the app more. And so, they end up in this feedback cycle where they hate their bodies more and more." – Frances Haugen

60 Minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT2sMDCW_2k

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How much time do I spend a day on social media? (I can make my best guess.)

What makes me stop viewing feeds usually (e.g., I get called to dinner, I have to go somewhere, I fall asleep with the social media app open, etc.)?

If I was to guess what keeps me engaged, scrolling through feeds, is it most likely because of which? To distract myself from life or feelings, to not miss out on social stuff, to , or something else?

What do I think about myself after getting caught up in scrolling through social media feeds?

Consider the above four answers. Overall, do I approve of how much time I spend on social media? If not, what would I like to change?