Instagram vs Real life

To be honest, Instagram plays a vital role in my life. Yeh I know what you are thinking. I am addicted to social media, right? Not really, but it’s getting closer. Every day, I waste most of my time only using phone and surfing the Instagram.

First thing I do after opening my eyes is taking the phone and checking Instagram’s notifications. Don’t ask me why because I do it automatically and unconsciously. While waiting for bus, when eating, before sleeping, while sitting in a coffee shop, every free moment, I will go to the Instagram. Therefore, it would not be an exaggeration to say that Instagram has become my time-wasting habit.

However, why is that social media so important for me ? Well, because I believe this platform will support my career and professional improvement. Here, I show all my artworks and this platform helps me to reach more supporters and peers. Every time I post something on social media, I will get a lot of likes, shares, and comments. Thereby, I feel a sense of achievement, be paid more attention and receive support from people around me as well as strangers. Moreover, I can get to know several talented artists and designers and then broaden my network. Also, Instagram is the biggest source to get inspiration for all my art projects. Looking to brilliant drawings, illustrations, art videos from skillful artists and designers, I can study the way they draw or do their projects and get the motivation to keep trying hard and improving myself.

My influencer and her artworks

After all, I realized that Instagram is not totally harmful, the way I consume makes it awful. So I’m trying to be self-disciplined by decreasing the time using phone as much as I can. Moving to Tampere and living here helps me in the process. I utilize my time just walking around in the center with my friends, having some picnics at the weekend, going sightseeing near the lake or forest. I never thought that my life would become healthier, easier, and calmer like it is now. But I love this life so much. Enjoy the nature and get away from the bad habits on media.