#perfectlives
The double-edged sword of social media.
On one hand, social media has revolutionised the way we can market ourselves and our businesses. Giving us tools to become visible and share our expertise.
On the other, it’s keeping so many of us away from fulfilling our potential.
On the whole, I believe you should be upbeat on Facebook and Instagram. After all, I don’t know many businesses who are successful in attracting new clients by moaning, ranting or posting updates about how much they are hating their life right now.
“OMG I am sick and tired of my clients this week. One won’t pay on time and the other three can’t make a decision on this bloody project. #hatemyjob”
You may think this from time to time. But you wouldn’t put this on your Facebook profile, would you?!
What I do see a lot of is the Prozac version of upbeat.
“OMG I can’t believe I’m attracting all these wonderful clients. I’m so happy right now and so grateful. #lovemyjob”
Now, of course, it’s absolutely fine to post Prozac-happy. When you’ve got something to celebrate, celebrate it loud and clear. I don’t think enough people do, particular here in our British culture.
But when you open up your Facebook newsfeed and you’ve been having a rough time of it, seeing posts like this over and over again can affect your ability to believe in yourself.
It’s really easy to take this snapshot of Facebook “reality” and think that because everyone posting in your newsfeed is having a #perfectlife … what’s wrong with me?
Why can’t I feel #lovemyjob like this all the time?
What am I doing wrong?
So my message to you, this week, is to celebrate and be upbeat on Facebook. But always be aware of how your newsfeed affects you in your real life.
#perfectlife is a life of filters, taking-50-selfies-before-I-
If you’re having a crap week or three, don’t feed your crapness with Prozac-happy. Because life isn’t #perfect.
