Balancing Professional Growth and Mental Well-being while using LinkedIn
Social media has become a big part of our lives, influencing how we see ourselves and others. LinkedIn has grown significantly since it started in 2003, with over 810 million users worldwide. While LinkedIn offers great opportunities for networking and job hunting, it also impacts our self-esteem and mental well-being. LinkedIn Logo LinkedIn and the Struggle with Comparison: On LinkedIn, people often share their successes and positive experiences. However, this can lead to what psychologists call "comparing ourselves to others." As users look at their connections' profiles, they might feel like they're not doing as well, leading to stress and anxiety. Image from wikiHow The Social Comparison Theory: Psychologist Leon Festinger's Social Comparison Theory explains that humans naturally compare themselves to others. On LinkedIn, where profiles are easy to see, this often leads to comparing ourselves to people we think are doing better. Studies show that using Linke...