RE: Il est normal de ne pas être bien parfois / It's Okay to Not Be Okay Sometimes
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This is all very true - from the expectation that we need to be perfect to the necessity of actually facing our fallibility and need for help.
Do you think that the pressure to be happy all the time comes, in part, from social media? Depending on who people follow, all they’ll ever see on their feed is a stream of perfection that has been painstakingly captured for as many likes as possible, when life, in reality, isn’t like this at all. But to keep up with the images and videos seen, people feel they need to be like this too. Maybe there needs to be a ‘reality’ day on all social media platforms, where people can only post how they look on a bad day!
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Yes, I completely agree with your analysis. Social media plays a significant role in the pressure to appear happy all the time. The carefully curated feeds filled with perfectly staged photos and highlight reels present a distorted reality, creating unrealistic expectations for users. This constant exposure to idealized lives can lead to feelings of inadequacy, low self-esteem, and even depression.
The idea of a 'reality day' on social media platforms is a fascinating one. It would certainly be refreshing to see people embracing their authentic selves, showcasing the full spectrum of human emotions, including sadness, vulnerability, and imperfection. This could help in dismantling the facade of perfect lives and promote greater authenticity and acceptance on social media.
However, it's important to acknowledge that implementing such a concept might not be as straightforward as it seems. Some users might feel uncomfortable sharing their vulnerabilities online, and there's a risk of such a day turning into a competition of "who can be the most relatable."
That’s a really good point. While I don’t really believe that a reality day would ever take off in any significant manner, I really hadn’t thought of the idea that it would likely be turned into a contest, and you’re completely correct in pointing out the idea that it might.
This idea makes it even more disappointing and probably serves to highlight the original wondering of whether social media has anything to do with people feeling pressure to hide behind ‘being okay’ all the time.