Social media and self-esteem
Sometimes we think we're being rejected when that is not true. Not getting a lot of likes on a post or seeing your friends having fun without you can make you feel inadequate.
But you can use social media in a positive way.
- Use social media for conversations. Send direct messages to friends or comment on friends' posts.
- Follow people and connect to people in real life that make you feel like you belong.
- Most importantly, remind yourself of all the positive people in your life that you are grateful for.
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