Social media is not good for me

Sometimes you need distance to see things more clearly. For me, this realization was pretty clear at Christmas. Fewer appointments, less scrolling, less constant noise. And suddenly I realized how much social media has occupied me in the past few months. Not as inspiration or exchange, but rather as constant background noise that makes you tired.
Social media is not good for me at the moment. At least not the way it works and how I last used it. This is not a reckoning or a dramatic statement, but a sober observation that has quietly crept in.

For a long time I thought that social media left me cold when it came to looks. And that’s true too. The classic comparison topics such as figure, size or age no longer play a role for me. I have made peace with that. But what reaches me are numbers. Follower numbers, likes, views, reach. This constant comparison that you don’t officially do and yet always has in the back of your mind. I have been active on social media for almost 13 years and have almost 22,000 followers. A number that is tiny to some and completely irrelevant to others. For me, it is above all a reason to keep asking myself why my account never exploded.
The honest answer is probably pretty banal. Part of my community is simply no longer active on social media. Many retired years ago, returned to Facebook or consume content completely differently. Those who are said to be dead live longer, including platforms. And yet these numbers don’t leave you completely unmoved, even if I know that they say little about quality or relevance. In any case, I imagine that my content is not good enough. I interpret all of this into my numbers when I start comparing them with others.

It’s not the obvious comparisons,
that make me tired, but those with numbers,
Reach and attention.

Political content and the fatigue caused by constant polemics

What gives me additional strain is political content on social media. Not because I can’t stand opinions or shy away from discussions. On the contrary. But I find this form of political communication, which primarily relies on exaggeration, volume and reach, to be tiring.

If political statements primarily serve to fuel discussions without leaving room for differentiation, then for me that has little to do with attitude. Especially with a view to the upcoming state parliament and local elections, I’m honestly dreading the next wave of simplified slogans and self-proclaimed observers. It’s loud, tiring and not a place I want to stay permanently.
And this is exactly where fashion becomes important to me again.

Sporty layered look combined in winter

The look I’m wearing today is anything but random. The Adidas trackpants with their orange side stripes are the central element of this outfit. These stripes were exactly the starting point for the entire combination. The orange knitted sweater consciously picks up on the color and creates a clear connection between a sporty classic and a modern winter look.

Underneath I’m wearing a white blouse that’s just the right length for me to peek out at the bottom. This detail provides structure, depth and a certain casualness in layering. Especially with sporty looks, playing with lengths is crucial so that an outfit doesn’t look random.

Track pants also work in winter if you combine them correctly. My very pragmatic tip remains unchanged. Thermal tights underneath are not a styling gimmick, but simply necessary. Add a jacket with volume, sneakers and you have a sporty layered look that is comfortable, looks well thought out and deliberately counteracts the gray winter weather.

Consuming is enough to make you tired

You don’t have to post anything, comment on anything, or publish your own opinion to get tired of social media. Simply reading, comparing, perceiving and classifying is often enough. That’s exactly what I noticed at Christmas time. How much easier days can feel when the constant stream of numbers, opinions and reviews briefly quietens down.
Maybe it’s not about social media itself, but about the way we consume content. Sometimes quickly, sometimes very consciously, sometimes out of habit. And perhaps there is no need to decide for or against a platform, but simply more attention to what is good for us at the moment.

For me, fashion is a good example in this context. It can accompany, irritate, set contrasts and initiate discussions without being loud. That’s exactly why it’s an important topic for me again this year. Not as an assessment, but as an expression and an invitation to reflect.

Finally, thank you

Before I end this text, I would like to say thank you. Thank you for coming back after the short Christmas and New Year break. Thank you for reading, for sticking around and most of all for your time. I really appreciate that, especially in a world where everything is fast and loud.

What is good for you in your everyday life, scrolling quickly or reading consciously?

THANK YOU 🖤

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