Social Media is a way for people to express themselves. We see people on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter who have the freedom to say what they want and give the public a taste of their personality. We use social media as a form of communication and it has allowed us to be able to exchange information. Theories help us to describe what we see and figure out how we can make a change. Freedom of speech from the First Amendment has allowed society to be themselves and stand up for what they believe in so that there will be change in the future. We can see wrongdoing, and then describe it in a way that everyone knows that it is a problem that needs to be solved.
Technology has provided a whole different and new reality within a virtual stance. Technology and social media can prevent us from fulfilling our needs and sometimes drives them.
How does Social Media hinder our abilities?
The way society overuses social media can be damaging and harmful. We use social media to find acceptance, inspirations, and to use our voices. We replace face to face conversations with the virtual world of social media. We do not stop judging ourselves and comparing how we look to other people. Everyone's lives are different and not everyone has a perfect life that it seems like they have when they post online. Unrealistic images online can be harmful to young kids of our generation who feel like they need to be a certain way in order to fit in. With this, we start to become dissatisfied with ourselves and change our appearance or personality for other people. When I go online, I always see people arguing and creating rumors. I wonder why they even brought it up online instead of handling it in private. We have the freedom to put everything online which can be tricky and harmful at times. instead of having face to face interactions, we decide to project it on social media where millions of people can see and form opinions about someone even when they do not know both sides of the story. Technology and social media is addicting just like any drug or alcohol. Once we use it, we cannot stop. The addiction to social networking sites can make become more comfortable to hide behind a screen and send hateful messages across a platform.
How can we use social media in developing our self fulfillment?
1. A consistent image of yourself
Society should always represent themselves well. You have to be consistent with your image or it could be damaging to your reputation. A lot of influencers are seen as a positive and happy person who could do no wrong, and then a certain image or video leaks where they are making unwise choice. This can lead to damaging your reputation and you could potentially get cancelled online where everyone will be against you and your values. It is beneficial to express yourself with pictures that show people your personality and what your interests are, but certain photos can hurt your image and create a situation where less opportunities are thrown your way.
2. Engage in discussions
Society should never be scared to use their voice. You might think your opinions or yourself in general does not matter, but you are definitely a vital source in our society. There is a reason we are all on this earth. Everyone can provide insights that are unique and different. We have the freedom to express how we think and feel about things. Everyone should be open to the idea of putting yourself out there. Never be afraid to show who you are and what is on your mind. Most importantly, we should respect other's choices and opinions. Negative feedback or arguing over something that only going to get you into a sticky situation is never the right answer. In order to build your brand or social accounts, you need to be able to express yourself and give positive feedback to people who may have the same goals and insights as you. Do not just lurk around the web. Add your voice because everyone matters and is equal in having that autonomy. Especially with news that has been talked about for months now with the case Roe v Wade, many people on social media are expressing their opinions about why people should be against or for abortion. We have the freedom to express how we feel online and any speech we project onto the media.
3. Study and take notes on influencers or people around you
The best way to grow and get inspired is by looking at the people around you. You should be engaged with influencers in order to grow your brand. Life is about getting connected and building relationships to get yourself out there. Influencers need to be able to trust you and want to work with you. There are so many fake people out there who just want to use someone for clout or to get what they want. You need to automatically create those connections and analyze the individual's networks. Human dignity is all about being respectful in regard to how someone lives and what they believe in. We should be open to new possibilities and not judge too quickly. We are all unique with different purposes in life and our self-fulfillments should be free of judgements and taken seriously.
How should we utilize social media as a way to help us reach our full potential?
For me, one thing I do is follow people who do not bring me down. I like to follow inspirational accounts that lift me up and make me fill good. In order to grow as a person, we should be following people who encourage us to reach our goals and become happy when we achieve them. This is also a big problem for me, and it is the use of social media. If we all were not on social media 24 hours a day, then there would never be a distraction for achieving our goals. We should be able to express ourselves and say what we want without it becoming a distraction or a necessity. Society needs to take some time for themselves and limit the amount of social media that are exposed to everyday. I am trying to create good habits by only allowing an hour of social media in the morning and at night. This allows me to have the freedom to find myself and what I really want in life. I can strengthen relationships without the distraction of social media and technology like my phone. I stop comparing myself to others when I am not on social media and it has made my mental health so much better. Instead of relying on the messages and posts of individuals to make us happy and fulfilled, we need to focus on ourselves. We need to discover ourselves first in order to reach our full potential and self-fulfillment.
I believe that individual self-fulfillment is important because it allows us to be able to express ourselves. Social media allows us to reach our full potential and accept who we are without thinking about our limitations and failures. We have the freedom to be creative in all parts of our lives and seek faithful and deep connecting relationships with people through the web or in person. Censorship can prevent someone from reaching their personal growth and being able to accept who they are. The internet provides different views or values and it gives people the opportunity to express themselves with a comment or thought. We can share how we view a certain topic and have the bravery to post about a certain topic that expresses ourselves in a way that may help someone else to do the same. We have free virtual access to what is happening in the world and we should use that to our advantage.
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