#onlinelife

[tmarshconnors]

When Being Online Was Pure Magic!

There was a time when logging onto the internet was an adventure, a digital frontier brimming with excitement and wonder. I remember those days vividly. The mere act of coming online felt like opening a treasure chest full of endless possibilities. Every click, every page load, and every notification held the promise of something new and exhilarating.

YouTube was once a gateway to a world of fascinating content. I used to spend hours watching videos, diving down rabbit holes of creativity, humour, and knowledge. It was a revolutionary platform where anyone could become a creator, and everyone had a chance to discover something unique and entertaining. The novelty of user-generated content was mesmerising.

But as time passed, that magic seemed to fade. YouTube became just another app on my phone, another website in my bookmarks. The excitement of finding a new, must-watch video was replaced by a sense of routine. The platform that once felt like a playground now feels like a familiar, sometimes monotonous, part of daily life.

Remember MSN Messenger? It was the hub of my teenage social life, where every "ding" of a new message brought a rush of anticipation. The art of crafting the perfect status message or selecting the right display picture was a serious endeavour. And then there was MySpace, the social network that let you  customise your profile with your favourite music, quirky backgrounds, and top friends list. It was a place where individuality thrived. 

Those platforms weren't just tools; they were experiences. They were a digital canvas where we could express ourselves, connect with friends, and explore the burgeoning online world. There's a pang of nostalgia when I think back to those simpler times. The digital landscape has changed so much since then, and sometimes it feels like we've lost something along the way.

Maybe it’s not the internet that’s changed; maybe it’s me. Growing up often means losing some of the wonder and excitement we once had for things. The thrill of discovery is replaced by familiarity, and the extraordinary becomes ordinary. I know I have normalised the incredible technology at my fingertips, taking for granted what would have once blown my mind.

The internet has become an integral part of our lives, but in doing so, it has also become mundane. Social media feeds are filled with the same recycled content, streaming services offer endless choices yet nothing truly captivates, Yes I am looking at you Amazon Prime and Netflix and even the novelty of new gadgets wears off quickly. The sense of wonder that used to accompany being online has faded, replaced by a habitual scrolling and clicking.

Oh I don’t know. I guess that’s why I started blogging in the first place somewhere to put all my collective thoughts, regardless what they may be. 

Never mind, I am off to bed it’s 2.45am here in the United Kingdom. 

Until next time! 

[girlpowercmu]

Why Do We Like to Check the Social Media of People We Don’t Like?

In the age of social media, checking or following other people's profiles has become easy and frequent, especially when it comes to the profiles of people we don't like. Even though we often feel worse after seeing their posts, why can't many people stop this habit? Let’s explore some reasons why we tend to check on people we dislike frequently.

1. Curiosity Curiosity is a natural part of being human. We often want to know what others are doing and how their lives are going, especially people we don’t like. Checking on them might be a way to gather more information or even to find faults that confirm our dislike.

2. Comparison Sometimes, the urge to look at the social media of people we dislike stems from a need for comparison. Social media is a place where people often showcase the best parts of their lives. We may want to see if their life is improving, and depending on what we see, it may either make us feel better or worse about ourselves.

3. Proving Oneself When we dislike or have conflicts with someone, we may feel a need to prove ourselves as better. Checking their social media might be an attempt to find their mistakes or justify why we don’t like them.

4. Stress and Psychological Pressure Some people check on those they dislike as a way to cope with stress and psychological pressure. Social media can serve as a way to feel in control, even though this habit might add more stress in the long term.

5. Emotional Regulation We may also look at the social media of people we dislike as a way to regulate our emotions. We might think that seeing their life will make us feel better or less left behind. However, this often results in more emotional pain.

How to Break This Habit

Checking the social media of people we dislike can negatively affect our mental health. Breaking this cycle can lead to a more peaceful and happy life. Here are some tips to help stop this habit:

Practice Mindfulness: When you feel the urge to check someone’s social media, ask yourself why you’re doing it and how it affects you.

Stop Comparing: Try to stop comparing your life to others. Focus on your own progress and happiness.

Seek Professional Help: If this habit is affecting your mental health, talking to a therapist can help you understand the root cause of the behavior and find healthy ways to manage it.

Checking the social media of people we dislike may make us feel worse in the long run. While we may do it out of curiosity or comparison, stopping this behavior can lead to more peace and happiness. Taking care of our mental health by talking to professionals like therapists is also an effective way to manage this habit.

#MentalHealth#SocialMedia#SelfImprovement#MentalHealthTips#OnlineLife https://url.in.th/GIiSl

[ketolifecolorado]

I never shared why I went to Virginia and left Colorado to begin with... Or why I left so quickly..... . I kept just not sharing a out it. In fact I got there and kind of fell off the face of the Earth (online).. . Too much had happened, and too much was continuing to happen... . This was last year, September 2020, when I left Colorado, after living my entire life there and never really traveling... . I still can't pull myself to fully share... . I thought maybe I needed to wait a year but then September 2021 past and I still just didn't... . I almost did tonight.. But I can't seem to, and I need to get to the gym.. . . So instead, I leave this photo online for my followers.. . The followers I lost during this past year when I just couldn't keep up with an online presence.. . The followers who stayed.. . The ones who watch my stories all the time.. I see you 🙏.. thank you for being here... . I'll open up soon, I can feel it.. . Our bodies take a long time to process things.. Which is why I prioritize emotional attunement these days.. . I just can't afford to let life slip past me anymore, numbing my emotions.. . Facing the truth is hard, it takes guts. It take grit. It takes strength... It takes peace... It takes gentleness.. . So tonight imma go be gentle with myself at the gym. . 🙏 . #begentlewithyourself #healingprocess #travel #sociamedia #onlinelife #pakistani #sarwalkameez #pakidress #mixedfemale #mystory #myttruth #breathe #onebreatheatatime #onemomentatatime #acim #lawof1 #travelfam #trauma #loss #grief #emotionalfocus #emotionalneglect #emotionalawareness #emotionalhealth (at Waxhaw, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWPIme5gwx0/?utm_medium=tumblr

[tinasingaart]

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Put your hand on the screen and I'm trying to feel your warmth #quarantine #missyou #onlinelife #storyboard #2danimation #covid_19 #hands #animationfilm #sketch #animation #film #wip #sketchoftheday #girlsinanimation #tvpaint #ISOLATION (at Kyiv, Ukraine) https://www.instagram.com/p/CALHlJoD435/?igshid=13brklr6r0i88

[solaratalsomega]

One of the books that transformed me

"Save draft" was the only button that had been a friend of mine for a long time to me. You know, when you've something to share with the rest of the world, and just before posting it online, a second thought arrived, and you had chosen the "save draft" instead of "post". Suddenly, all the wild possibilities of getting exposure or being criticized were postponed. That was my scene.

I've been a creator for a very long span of my life. I started animating things more than two decades now. Back then people were not aware of 'sharing with the world'. In 2008 I get open my first FB account and oh my God, I still don't know how to share my work with the world.

After many years passed, I've come across a book called Show your work. A cluster of wise-advices which corrects my perspective upon sharing my work online. You know, sometimes confidence is needed when people do not have enough idea about what they are doing. But when clarity is there confidence is no longer a thing. This book brings some short of clarity within my thought process thus transforming my work process.

[mrstethompson]

#HappyHalloween 🎃👻 No one on social media is prettier than you. - 📲They just have more apps. - 🎃 or Halloween makeup - Be you on your social media, weird is wicked 😉 . . . . . #selflove #socialmedia #socialmedialife #selfcare #confidencequotes #digitallife #socialmediacoach #socialmediamanager #socialmediatip #socialmediatraining #norwich #norfolk #bigdaddypr #biged #digitalconfidence #onlinelife #selfawareness #beyourbiggestfan #humpday #halloween #halloweenmakeup #wednesdaywisdom #socialconfidence #confidenceiskey #selfesteem #socialanxiety #YOUareURonlycompetition #DrTraciLynn cheers to @dr.tracilynn for the quote!!! ・・・ (at Cambridge, Cambridgeshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpl7Au0DJfc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ligctr800in9

[spencersarc]

I’ve been present in the online world for over 12 Years. In that time I’ve fell in and out of love with the online life. I’ve followed people who’s vibe Just brings me down. People who come in and just show how amazing they are making me feel terrible. However there are people I’ve followed that have given me so much, comfort in times I’ve been rock bottom, facing fears. Community to help you grow. The bonus program from the life imperfectly academy will talk your through getting the balance right online, create an online positive tribe. So you can get the benefits of having that online community and still take care of your self care. #onlinelife #motherhood #tiredmum #overwhelmedmum #motherhoodunplugged https://www.instagram.com/p/CWAYomAsWpF/?utm_medium=tumblr

[kissme-if-i]

What are your wildest dreams?✨ Let me know your thoughts. 💕 #onlineworld #onlinelife #motivations #motivation101 #motivationdaily #bemotivated #keepgoingstrong #keephustlin #keepmotivated #beinspiredtoinspire #workfromhomelifestyle (at Manila, Philippines) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVAYauqhAM7/?utm_medium=tumblr

[eccentricclaire]

❤️❤️ The first step in #getyourshittogether is to write down all your shit! I’m simplifying how many online accounts I have in an effort to #simplifylife just a wee bit. Would be #chuffed if I could get rid of some, save some money somewhere, and change my passwords that I can *actually* remember. Wouldn’t THAT be neat? What are you doing this fine #Saturday? If you need a #weekendreads📚 why not check out my thrilling #steampunk #time travel adventure the Quest of the Prodigy! Linky in bio! Go click! #please? #plannergirl #happyplanner #bighappyplanner #onlinelife #bojackhorseman reference (at Greer, South Carolina)

[gay-goth-geek]

Oh that's really nice to know thank you!

Why do I have feelings about a stranger moving

Like just her apartment

Why do I miss the old place

I also like the new place but I just have Feels about her not being in the old apartment anymore with the slidey bookshelf ladder and the still new-ish workspace and all??

Yeah I sure formed a Parasocial Relationship ™

With a New York appartment

Like normal people do right

[thewanderer1979]

back to basics... presenting in 5... 4... 3... 2... 1... what will be next... #onlinelife #iloilocity (at Iloilo City, Philippines) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLqXBASreVw/?igshid=1fwoorqgx8dtw

[damonkowarsky]

An online show curated by Art Family India opens today at 1600 IST / 2130 AEST. Visit Art Family's Facebook page to see more! Thank you to @rajib.sikdar.art for organising exhibitions with artists from India, Turkey, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Australia, and Malaysia. #artfamily #artexhibition #onlinelife #art #artinthetimeofcoronavirus (at Art Family) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGi9F2fjCKt/?igshid=16eg6skpvax5l

[myesportsglobe]

Get to know everything about Apex Legends article covered by MyEsportsGlobe! https://myesportsglobe.com/games/apex-legends/apex-legends-1-best-super-power-fps-game #apexlegends #apex #legends #fps #onlinelife #games #gamergirl #gamingworld #myesportsglobe #esportsblog #gamingworld #games #predictingfuture #awesomegame #blog #latestblog #updates #gamingcommunity #bloodhound #bangalore #caustic #crypto #gibraltar #lifeline #mirage #octane #pathfinder #revenant #watson #wraith #loba #worldsedge (at Kings Canyon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBkxQG6Aho_/?igshid=15ck02aof406l

[wunderschoeneluege]

[kissme-if-i]

2020 gave us all a whole new normal experience. May it be with business, learning and work.. So what are your frequently used lines in a video call meeting? Let me know your thoughts and comment below. ⬇️ #thenewnormal #newnormallife #newnormalph #newnormalworld #onlineentrepreneur #onlinelearning #onlineclass #onlinecourses #onlineworld #onlinelife #motivations #motivation101 #motivationdaily #bemotivated #keepgoing #keephustling #keepmotivated #beinspired #workfromhomelife #workfromhomemoms #workfromhomedad (at Philippines) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIF1fx6nS3b/?igshid=188wesax0nidm

[tinasingaart]

#about_ISOLATION #quarantine #onlinelife #storyboard #2danimation #covid_19 #portrait #illustration #bwart #animationfilm #sketch #wip #girlsinanimation #tvpaint (at Kyiv, Ukraine) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAieLJ6Dzaa/?igshid=18byv6akhdw00