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How social media makes life milestones feel competitive

I deleted social media because everyone's life milestones made me feel like I was falling behind in some invisible race.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Constant exposure to others' celebrations creates comparison and inadequacy about personal progress.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Ceremony and marking time?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.