30/04/2026
We all hear about social media being a highlight reel, and it is true, but hard for our brains to comprehend what that actually means.
We’re constantly being shown curated bodies, edited images, and “ideal” versions of everything from food, lifestyles and bodies. Over time, that can shape how we see ourselves.
If you're noticing you're feeling worse about yourself after going on social media, it's not your fault. It's a very common experience.
When we're exposed to the same types of bodies, diets, and “before and afters” over and over again, our brain starts to normalise that as the standard, which can impact how you feel about yourself and your body, how you eat and how much mental space it all takes up.
You don’t have to remove social media completely. But it can be beneficial to be conscious about how you use it, and how it makes you feel.
Kiah
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