I realized as early as my high school years the power that social media had to amplify insecurities about one’s physical appearance. In the last article of my series on identity and social media, I am discussing the oppressive and narcissistic culture that has dominated the internet, and sharing a principle that helped me find true confidence offline and online. https://medium.com/authentic-by-nodis/the-reign-of-the-selfie-social-media-and-the-presentation-of-the-self-d3c8f8694587

Best wishes for 2024! 😊 Social media’s obsession with physical appearance and unrealistic self-portrayal has resulted in widespread insecurity, superficiality, and narcissism in our societies. In the last article of my series on identity and social media, I am discussing one principle for healthy and wholesome social networking. https://medium.com/authentic-by-nodis/the-reign-of-the-selfie-social-media-and-the-presentation-of-the-self-d3c8f8694587

Can you really be a person that’s pleasant to work with while absolutely remaining true to yourself? My experience with social media and my career in consulting forced to wrestle with this question. Sharing my new story here: https://medium.com/authentic-by-nodis/its-all-for-show-a-fresh-look-at-authenticity-0ecb33262d6b

In an online world that puts forward controversial content, photoshopped images, and unrealistic self portrayals, we choose to celebrate authenticity. Because it’s right. Because it’s worth it. Because, when done right, it’s freaking beautiful. My new story is out this week! https://medium.com/authentic-by-nodis/its-all-for-show-a-fresh-look-at-authenticity-0ecb33262d6b