As we welcome the New Year, people everywhere whisper resolutions, scribble goals in journals and dream of better days ahead.
There is a strong desire to be a better version of oneself. However, for many, these aspirations are shaped by an image-a flawless photo on Instagram, or Snapchat, a perfectly edited video on TikTok, or the enviable life of someone on Facebook.
Social media has become a double-edged sword: it connects us to the world, but often traps us in a cycle of unhealthy comparison.
In this filtered world, where reality hides behind clever edits and curated perfection, the challenge is to find the courage to embrace authenticity.
