social comparison
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Do You Have Main Character Syndrome?
There’s a quiet question many of us don’t dare to ask: Are we living our lives or curating them? On TikTok, Instagram, and even in our private thoughts, we increasingly frame our experiences as scenes. We narrate heartbreak like a monologue. We aestheticize sadness. We imagine background music during late-night walks. We document, caption, filter,…
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Social Comparison and Its Impact on Self-Esteem in the Age of Instagram
Scrolling through Instagram can feel like flipping through a glossy magazine of perfect lives. Everyone seems happier, wealthier, fitter, and more successful. While social media allows us to connect and share, it also opens the door to constant social comparison, a psychological habit that can deeply affect our self-esteem. But what exactly is social comparison, and why does…