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STORY CELINE TAN

Social media can give a warped view of the version of life, then I can learn from it. I know it’s not real
world. life but maybe if I do what this girl’s saying she did, then
I get how people want to turn it off when it gets too maybe I can have a 12-pack of abs. (Laughs) I like to
much. For me, it can get overwhelming but not to a point learn from it instead of letting it make me feel inferior.
where I don’t want to be a part of it anymore. I just take Any tips for squeezing more likes from your
a break. I also keep in mind the younger generation and Instagram pic?
how they’re looking at the highlight reel of someone’s Everyone’s following is different and so their strategies
life. That can make your life seem not so glamorous. But are different, but for me, people like when they’re
I always try to remind people that it’s not real life, and learning something, they like to know where I am, they
like you said, a warped reality and a filtered life. like to feel inspired, they like when my outfit is nice, they
So keep a balance and take small breaks? like it when I’m happy. Try to tell a great story. Anything
That, and try to change your perspective. As long as that is more interactive, and the more life you can put
you understand it’s not real and that it’s a glamourised into the photo, the better.

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