Social Media Struggles
John reflects on the universal challenge of dealing with negative feedback on social media, emphasizing that everyone, regardless of their follower count, faces similar struggles. Casey echoes this sentiment, admitting the difficulty of building a thicker skin while recognizing the toll that energy-draining interactions can take on one's emotional well-being. As they navigate these challenges, both express a growing intolerance for negativity as they age.In this clip
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Related Questions
How do you handle criticism and negativity on social media in relation to your personal journey and growth, as discussed in the episode #212: Hug Your Inner Child with Violet Benson and the clip Handling Online Criticism?
What are your thoughts on the perspective that when seeking social interaction, it's crucial to consider who the person is interacting with, and that if the person drains their energy, those interactions may not be beneficial, especially in large amounts? This is related to the episodes How to Deal With Crappy, Toxic People, Setting Boundaries, PSYCHOLOGICAL TRICKS To Be Effortlessly Confident & CHARISMATIC | Vanessa Van Edwards, and Navigating Frenemies.
Are my friends toxic based on their behaviors, such as being passive-aggressive, screenshotting conversations and making fun of people, sharing pictures of people they consider ugly and saying awful things about them, and often talking horribly about others without addressing the problems? I'm a sensitive person, so I try to keep that in mind. I find it hard to be vulnerable, engage with them, or push back without second-guessing how to phrase things because I see how they act about others when I'm around, and I don't want to be on the receiving end of their behavior. I regret not pushing back more. I've had this limiting thought: when I've pushed back and they've acknowledged their behavior, they seem to be aware and double down on what they call being "shitty." I'm struggling to distance myself because I enjoy the good times with them, but I'm finding it hard to get to those times and make it worth it. I feel like I look too much into their behavior, trying to figure out if they're mad or whatever.