Who checks their social media first thing in the morning? According to IDC Research, 80% of smartphone users check their phone before they’ve brushed their teeth!
That’s some serious smelly-breath Instagram scrolling right there.
Social media related anxiety is real, and more people are being affected by this every day. A bunch of studies have found a strong correlation between high social media use and poor mental health.
Social media platforms allow people to create a ‘highlight’ reel and show off the best bits of their life. People give off the illusion that their life is perfect, and this can cause the viewers on the other end to feel their life is inadequate. The trouble is, these ‘best bits’ are often not even real!
A company in Russia is helping people create the illusion they’re living a luxury lifestyle by renting out a grounded private jet, purely for photo shoots. A two-hour photo session on the plane costs up to £185! Crazy, right?