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Embracing Imperfection: Why It's Time to Normalize Emotions on Social Media

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In today's society, there is a lot of pressure to always appear happy and put-together. We are constantly bombarded with images of people living their “best lives” on social media, and it can be easy to feel like we are the only ones struggling. However, it is important to remember that everyone experiences so many things in life and it is perfectly normal to feel a myriad of emotions at times. In fact it has been my goal to normalize people expressing their emotions. It is important to not pretend everything is perfect, masking your emotions and hiding it even from yourself. This week has been an eye opening week of experiences and situations that had me contemplating not sharing the good, the bad, and everything in between with people in my life and online. I felt like people were misunderstanding me, using my words against me like ammunition and it was causing me a bit of anxiety. So I thought say nothing and no one will know anything.


At first, this seemed like a reasonable solution. After all, who wants to deal with the stress of constantly being misunderstood? But I realized I would rather be misunderstood and have people use my words against me if it meant helping even one person. This was a powerful realization. It's easy to get caught up in our own problems and forget that others may be going through similar struggles. I have learnt that sharing our experiences, we can help others feel less alone and more understood. Even if some people don't understand us, there may be others who do, and that can make all the difference. Of course, it's important to be mindful of how we share our experiences. We don't want to overshare or make others uncomfortable. But by being honest and vulnerable, we can create deeper connections with those around us.


I have decided to continue to share the good, the bad and everything in between and here are 30 reasons why I believe we should embrace our emotions and share them with the world:


1. It helps us connect with others on a deeper level.

2. It can reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness.

3. It allows us to be more authentic and genuine.

4. It can help us process and work through difficult emotions.

5. It can lead to greater self-awareness and understanding.

6. It can improve our relationships with others.

7. It can increase our empathy and compassion for others.

8. It can reduce stress and anxiety.

9. It can improve our overall mental health.

10. It can lead to greater self-acceptance and self-love.

11. It can inspire others to do the same.

12. It can create a more supportive and understanding community.

13. It can help break down stigmas surrounding mental health.

14. It can lead to greater emotional intelligence.

15. It can improve our communication skills.

16. It can help us set healthy boundaries.

17. It can lead to greater personal growth and development.

18. It can help us overcome shame and guilt.

19. It can lead to greater resilience and coping skills.

20. It can improve our problem-solving abilities.

21. It can help us feel more empowered and in control.

22. It can lead to greater creativity and inspiration.

23. It can help us build stronger and more meaningful relationships.

24. It can improve our ability to handle conflict.

25. It can lead to greater self-confidence and self-esteem.

26. It can help us let go of negative emotions and experiences.

27. It can lead to greater emotional regulation.

28. It can improve our ability to express ourselves.

29. It can help us find meaning and purpose in our lives.

30. It can lead to greater overall happiness and fulfillment.


I know it is important to normalize emotions in a world where many people are struggling with mental health issues and using harmful coping mechanisms to deal with their pain. By normalizing emotions, it is my goal that I can help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and encourage people to seek help when they need it. It's important to remember that everyone experiences emotions, and it's okay to feel sad, anxious, or overwhelmed at times. By acknowledging and accepting our emotions, we can learn healthy ways to cope and manage our mental health.



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