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The Harm of Following “Hot People” on Social Media
21:23 - 26:14 (04:50)
Social media can be a trap if you follow people only because they are beautiful or because you are envious of their lives. It can turn your feed into a torture device filled with beauty and perfection, making you feel inadequate and intolerant of real people's imperfections.
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The things we love when we’re young are still the things we love when we’re older, and sometimes revisiting those childhood favorites can provide a sense of comfort and order.
21:23 - 23:45 (02:21)
Summary
The things we love when we’re young are still the things we love when we’re older, and sometimes revisiting those childhood favorites can provide a sense of comfort and order. For the speaker, old issues of Archie comics provide a soothing warmth before bed each night, reminding her of a simpler time.
ChapterThe Harm of Following “Hot People” on Social Media
Episode#292: Lessons and Warnings from Successful Risk Takers
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Unfollowing people on Instagram who you only follow for their looks can improve your mental health and self-esteem, according to writer and director Jonathan Nolan.
23:45 - 26:14 (02:28)
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Unfollowing people on Instagram who you only follow for their looks can improve your mental health and self-esteem, according to writer and director Jonathan Nolan. By doing so, you are able to live in the present and appreciate the natural beauty around you without constantly comparing yourself to others.