Important words.
We all know that Instagram can paint a false picture of a filtered, perfect life, but sometimes it’s nice to hear the same message from someone in the public eye.
Daisy Ridley, aka Rey from Star Wars The Force Awakens shared a great post on Instagram pointing out the manufactured nature of many people’s social media posts.
The caption read:
“3 of these statements aren’t true… Social media is great but also a bit scary cause what people post is the most filtered, most carefully chosen and cleverly edited moments of their lives. And self-esteem is a huge issue for people around the world. My skin isn’t great so I don’t post no makeup selfies, much as I’d like to; I have a trainer urging me on in workouts and don’t include all the times I say ‘I can’t do it’ and I don’t smile all the time but I like to share the pictures where I am. But I actually do love myself, I try to think good thoughts always and am surrounded by the most wonderful people, so I’m keeping it balanced (like the Force, obvs). Just thought I’d say :)”
Good to keep in mind.
