A 26 year-old student of mine told me one:
I deleted my Instagram, because I felt like I was in competition with so many girls, who looked perfect and seemed to have perfect lives.
I understood her. Social media creates unrealistic standards of beauty, romance, and perfect’ relationships. This can trigger self-doubt, making women question their desirability or whether their relationship is ‘good enough.’
Hello, Beauties! 🙂
Here’s a simple 3-step approach to protect and strengthen your self-worth when comparison starts creeping in:
1. Curate Your Inputs. Unfollow or mute accounts, shows, and influencers that trigger insecurity. Replace them with voices and imagery that inspire you without making you feel ‘less than.’ Remember: What you see online is a highlight reel, not a full reality.
2. Anchor in Your Own Metrics. Decide what you value, morals, creativity, values, financial stability, etc. and measure your progress by those standards, not someone else’s. Keep a ‘proof list’ of things you’ve achieved or qualities you’re proud of, and revisit it when comparison hits.
3. Practice Self-Validation Daily. It is essential for building inner confidence, emotional resilience, and overall well-being. Many people grow up seeking validation from others, but practicing it for yourself rewires your mindset and creates lasting self-worth. Examples of How to Practice It Daily:
Morning Affirmations: ‘I trust myself. I am capable. I am worthy.’
Journaling: Write down one thing you did well each day or a thing you value about yourself.
Mirror Work: Look at yourself and say: ‘see you. I love you. You are enough.‘
Pause & Acknowledge: Whenever you feel an emotion, tell yourself: ‘t’s okay to feel this way. My feelings matter.’
With this my short blog update comes to an end. Here I am enjoying some matcha and cake at Corinthia Palace, I love quality places that are not noisy and I can rest after a week at work. Outfit details are on Instagram, I always share with you brand names and additional details. Kisses, Gergana 🙂 xxx