does social media define who we are ?

The media shape our attitudes about everything from soap to politics. It's important for us to be aware of the impact the mass media has on each and every one of. We need to be vigilant and ask ourselves to look for opposing opinions and evaluate the facts for ourselves rather than blindly accepting the media's version of the "truth."social media is dramatically reshaping our relationship with ourselves .we live in a society were we depend on the media to keep moving in the right direction doing what is said to be "cool" even when it does not link with our core values , we follow just because media or some big shot celebrity does it .We have put our trust on the media as an authority to give us news, entertainment and education and so much more , yes its been great help but what happened to personal opinion ?are we  no longer fit to decide for ourselves what works for us and what doesn't ?.the influence of the media on us is sky rocketing as days go by .

we need the media to keep us in touch with the outside world  However, the influence of social  media on ourselves, family  and society as a whole  is so big that we should know how it really works. more women are obsessive with losing weight even when they are not obese, there are many thin women that want to look like the super models and thin celebrities so they engage in eating disorders which leads to severe health issues and  even death . The media shapes our attitudes about everything from soaps ,music ,fashion ,movies ,food to  politics. It's important for us to be aware of the impact the  media has on each and every one of us . We need to be vigilant and ask ourselves to look for opposing opinions and evaluate the facts for ourselves rather than blindly accepting the media's version of the "truth" .it all boils down to one question .....who comes up with those standards ?.who decides if a size zero is the most appropriate for a woman ?who decides that if u do not wear certain trends you are uncool ?.the media possesses so much power over us and we fail to realise it  , it  is so powerful that sometimes we fail to see when it sneaks its way in our lives .http://www.selfgrowth.com/

HOW TO ESCAPE THE MEDIA INFLUENCES

• live life do not live life in the loop.
• choose what you wish to be updated on.
• do not let anyone influence you .
• believe in that inner voice you have it never disappoints.
•  most importantly be yourself.

there is more to life that what we think .be an individual create your own dreams and goals and go after  them.not because media says so  but because it bring fulfilment to you and only you . 

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