Depression/Anxiety Self Image

The Social Media “Focus on Yourself” Trend: True or Toxic

girl wearing black dress sitting on a chair holding a microphone used to record podcasts

Self care has been trending on social media for a while now. But I feel like, especially since the pandemic, this mindset has been embedded into the social media sphere even deeper. Messages of

  • Romanticize your life
  • Focus on yourself
  • Say no to others
  • You do you
  • Create your perfect routine

are rampant on social media. And YESโ€”I want you to LOVE your life. I want you to not have toxic relationships.

But if we’re being real, we know the self care of social media tends to lean towards narcissism. Maybe you feel like I’m already stepping on your toesโ€”so let’s discuss it!

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