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From Doomscrolling to Dream Chasing: My Social Media Glow-Up (It's Possible, I Swear!

Hey everyone! Have you ever scrolled through Instagram and felt a pang of jealousy seeing your friends' vacation pics? Or maybe you've felt left out of the loop because you're not on the latest social media trends? Well, been there, done that! But guess what? Social media doesn't have to be all FOMO (fear of missing out). It can be a game-changer!

For me, social media helped me connect with old friends, discover new communities with similar interests, and even learn some pretty cool new things (like that epic banana bread recipe I found on TikTok! ).

Sure, there can be downsides, but if you use it strategically, social media can be a powerful tool for good. What do you think? Social media is all about how you use it.

Are you ready to turn your social media education use into a positive force? let's comment about your favourite inspiring accounts!

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Tumblr: A Blog or a Social Network?

Before we begin, lets define the terms ‘social media’ and ‘blog’ to contextualise this discussion.

What is a Blog?

“A regular record of your thoughts, opinions, or experiences that you put on the internet for other people to read.” (Cambridge University 2019)

What is Social Media?

“The term social media is used an umbrella term for all these sites that integrate technology, social interaction and user-generated content.” (Siapera, E 2012)

In 2007 the birth of a revolutionary online platform Tumblr was released to the world. Its initial development was predominantly created for blogging use. Tumblr revolutionised the art of blogging from just text entries to a range of multimedia tools. Users can post photos, videos, quotes and audio files, with the most popular tool being animated Graphics Interchange Format (GIFS).

Tumblr being a blog orientated platform for self- expression and discovery evolved into a space were like-minded individuals could connect, and bond over passion, interest, opinion and belief. The term ‘affordances’ pioneered by Don Norman, describes a situation where an object, device or a platform’s properties are used in other ways then just its initial practice.

The ever-changing digital environment we live in today is answerable for online platforms such as Tumblr developing unforeseen uses beyond what it was first set out to do. Its dynamic nature raised queries as to whether it matched the category as also operating as a social media network. The platform allows users to follow one another, like, share and repost each other’s content.

If we are asking ourselves whether Tumblr is a blog or a social network, I would say it’s both. It is not just a publishing content site, as its element of connectivity to network with other users defines its social media component. Tumblr lies somewhere in between Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. (Hedengren, T, F 2011)

What would Marshall McLuhan think?

“Understanding Media: The Extension of Man” Marshall McLuhan (1964)

Marshall McLuhan was a renowned media theorist and visionary far ahead of his time. McLuhan’s theories remain a cornerstone of how we understand media and the way humans interact with it. He’s ideologies can assist us to understand Tumblr as a hybrid online platform. He believes that the idea of media and technology are a mere extension of man, a way of enhancing our abilities and senses. Tumblr is a platform that allows people to create an online identity, a digital “extension” of one’s self in a technological form.  

“We shape our tools and thereafter our tools shape us” Marshal McLuhan (1964)

The above theory has great meaning for the media environment we live in today. It is implying that what we create or develop will ultimately and unconsciously alter or change the way we live. Hedengren, T, F (2011) describes Tumblr as a platform that “becomes what you make of it,” and “can [be] used… for your own needs.” Tumblr, a platform once used solely for blogging purposes, transformed into a social network amongst many other reasons for its use. 

“The Medium is the Message”

McLuhan believed that the channel used to deliver the message is more important than the actual message itself. In this case, Tumblr as a platform is more important than the content filtered through daily. It implies that if you don’t have the correct channel to deliver the message, then there is no message.

What would Marshall say? “Social media is the message.”

References:

Cambridge University 2019, Blog, Cambridge University, viewed 1 April 2019.

<https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/blog>

Hanson J 2016, ‘The Social Media Revolution: An Economic Encyclopedia of Friending, Following, Texting, and Connecting,’ American Library Association, vol. 56, no. 3, p. 220.

Hedengren, T, F 2011, Tackling Tumblr: Web Publishing Made Simple, O'Reilly Media Company, United States.

McLuhan, M 1964, Understanding Media: the Extensions of Man, Routledge & Kegan Paul, London.

Siapera, E 2012 ‘Socialities and social media Preview the document’, Introduction to New Media, pp 191-208.

Sutter, R 2014, ‘Has Tumblr Taken Over My Life?’ Social Media Today, viewed 1 April 2019,

<https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/has-tumblr-taken-over-my-life/459158/>

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Who can tell me what this looks like for them?? For me it’s meditation daily - even in its smallest form - I have begun forcing myself into a nighttime routine for removing the day from my face with my RE9 and in those five minutes of self care it allows me the opportunity for a little meditation and releasing of the day. Meditation comes in so many forms and so does self care. So I ask you again what do you do for yourself for #healthyliving inside & out?? #wellnesswednesday #letsgetsocial #liveyourbestlifenow #arbonne #meditationpractice #selfcare #mamapsorganics #whatdoyoudo #plantbased #re9advanced https://www.instagram.com/p/B9nfFnjpS-e/?igshid=xbgnk68a4rw2

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[qualatrice]

Let’s Get Social! Tell a friend and then tell that friend to tell another friend. they should follow and link up with @IJourni if they love to stay inspired, motivated, and empowered! We are more than just a travel blog; we tell stories that will change someone’s life! However, you won't know if you don’t keep up with @IJourni on your social platforms! #IJourni #IJourniBlog #LetsGetSocial #FollowUsOnfacebook #FollowUsOnTwitter #FollowUsOnInstagram #Qualatice #TravelLifestyleInspiration #LifestyleBlog #LifestyleBloggers #FuelYourLifeWithIJourni #StayInspired #EmpoweredWomenEmpowerWomen #StayEmpowered #DailyMotivation #HappyMonday (at Raleigh, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG0jukZhRIm/?igshid=w2ovwhsvl83m