Recently I began wondering how much social media defines our worth and self-concept. This thought came about as I was looking at a friend's profile. He had been commenting on how successful he is in his job and the toys that he enjoys on the weekend. I remember looking at the friend's profile and instantly comparing myself to them. We're the same age. We're in the same field. Why am I not as successful as him? And on, and on, and on. Ugh! What a waste of energy. But even though I knew this to be a waste, I still couldn't help but use him as a measuring stick to my success.
Another way this came about was after having a conversation with a friend who had recently been "de-friended" by someone he doesn't like. He commented about how difficult it was for him to not feel rejected even though he didn't like this person and had no desire for a friendship. The deep wound of rejection had been hurt and his insecurities heightened.
So basically, I've just been wondering how much social media plays into how we define ourselves and whether or not social media adds to or detracts from our self-concept.
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