Society And It's Impacts On Self Esteem

Growing up in this day and age is hard, there are so many things that affect the way we feel about ourselves and other people. Technology is more popular then ever with 74% of online adults worldwide using social media. That's not including pre-teens/teenagers. 

How does social media affect young adults?

Younger people are easily influenced by celebrities and gaming ect. and are more likely to behave a certain way because of the type of shows they watch or games they play. I personally believe that I am more affected now than I was seven years ago when I didn't have access to social media websites. If one of my favourite celebrities bought a certain lipstick I would probably go out and buy that certain lipstick because they said it was good. 

How does all this impact self-confidence?

Since I started paying more attention to high fashion, following brands online such as Balmain, Chanel and Versace is has made me feel different about my own self image. I am a huge fan of models such as Gigi Hadid, Kendal Jenner, Winnie Harlow and Cara Delevigene. I have become so engrossed in their lives and their looks it has damaged how I feel about my own. I will pick out my own flaws on a daily basis such as, my jawline isn't as defined as theirs, why aren't my cheek bones are high? I'm too short, my legs are long enough and other ridiculous things. I will compare myself to these models so much that it's hard to feel beautiful and I don't feel confident unless I've done my makeup and sculpted my fave a bit more. 

It's scary because this is at 19 years old, I should know better than to do this to myself but I can't help it. What about those even younger than me that have started looking at these things earlier? Girls as young as 12 hating their bodies.

We should embrace our individuality So much more but we're a generation caught up in models, materialistic items and things that don't really matter.

It's heart breaking to know that people end their lives because they don't feel good enough and don't feel like they for in with today's ridiculously high standards and aren't happy with how they look. 

Just remember how beautiful you are.

Butterflies can't see their own wings and yet they're beautiful. You're a butterfly, you cannot see, but you are so beautiful.

Chloe x