Got back on Instagram and immediately felt like garbage because all these dads are traveling with their families or have perfect home gyms or whatever. I know it's all curated BS but my brain still does the thing. Deleted the app but curious how others deal with this. Any tips?
Instagram is the worst for this. Everyone's posting their perfect family vacations and I'm over here just trying to get through the week without losing it. You're not alone in this.
Yeah I stopped scrolling for a while. Realized I was measuring my life against highlight reels. My kids don't care if we're in Costa Rica or the backyard as long as we're together.
The comparison trap is real. Those guys posting the adventure pics probably didn't mention the meltdown that happened right after the photo or the credit card bill. We're doing fine.
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I deleted Instagram for like three months last year and honestly it was the best thing for my mental health. All those travel posts just make you feel like you're doing it wrong.