Can you remember the last time you posted an image on a social media platform? if you’re like 88% of young adults, you engaged in social media yesterday and today, oh and you probably posted at least once within the last month. If you think back to that last post, can you remember what your intention was with posting that specific photo?
Most of the time, if we (including myself) are being honest, the images that we post are what I call, a "fomo generator”- a don’t-you-wish-you-were-here inducing tool…A “humble brag” of sorts, intended to show something off that we normally wouldn’t blatantly shout from the rooftops (or maybe we would), or perhaps they're an incognito search for assurance, esteem, and/or confidence. On the other hand, sometimes our posts are meant to bring awareness to a special cause or brand, they serve as an advertisement, maybe plea for help, or a celebration of some sort. Not all posts have to have a special, profound message, but this is simply a call to be more mindful with your social media output.
If you’re searching for something deeper than a 'like', you will not find it on Instagram. You will find it in community, connection, and in-person relationships.
Next time you put something out in the world, ask yourself: What is the purpose of this post? What response am I looking for? What am I trying to accomplish?