Anushka Comments On Her Own Instagram Pics And It’s a Lesson In Self-Love
There is no denying that social media has become one of the most important platforms when it comes to expressing our thoughts and opinions. Over the years, the number of people who have started using social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and other such apps has increased. With instant internet accessibility, these numbers are going to increase and while this is a good thing, there is also a huge downside. Many youngsters depend on social media for their happiness. And sadly, they determine their self-worth based on the number of likes, comments, and shares they get. While it is human nature to seek validation, trying to obtain it from strangers in front of a screen is surely not the right approach.
Many young people have low self-esteem and confidence because they do not get a certain number of “likes”. This causes anxiety, depression and other mental health disorders which lead to dangerous outcomes. It was reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) that social media is one of the main causes of the increase in mental illness among people, especially millennials. It says that one in every four people suffer from mental illness and WHO predicts that by the end of 2020 almost 20% of Indians will suffer from mental illness (1).
While it is a scary thing to think about, what our country needs right now is awareness about mental health. In a society like India where the topic of mental health is a taboo, it is vital that people come out and talk about it. The stigma around mental wellness must be eradicated so that the people who need help will come forward and seek it. Celebrities like Deepika Padukone and Anushka Sharma have unapologetically opened up about mental health and that has encouraged many others to do so.
Nush Teaches Us #SelfLove
As celebrities, they have a voice that can influence millions of followers and we are glad that they are taking a stand and talking about a topic that is shunned in our country. The need of the hour is awareness and these Bollywood stars are addressing these issues by sharing their stories. Awareness about mental health, the importance of self-love and the adverse effects of social media are topics that have to be given more importance and these celebs are taking steps towards that.
Recently, Anushka Sharma commented on her own picture on Instagram and that took the internet by storm. The gorgeous actress put up pictures of her in a dazzling gold and black metallic outfit that she wore to the Femina Beauty Awards. She had all heads turn when she walked down the red carpet in her shimmery dress with dramatic sleeves. She wore dewy makeup that complemented her dress perfectly and walked away with the Beauty Icon of the Year award.
While she looked stupendous in her glamourous attire, what caught the attention of netizens was her comment on her Instagram picture. She left different comments on her own pictures saying “Good height girl #selflover” and “Wow what a photo”. Several other gorgeous celeb women commented on her pictures including Sonam Kapoor who commented “You look hot” and Aditi Rao Hydari. But what is the real lesson here?
In a world where everyone is seeking validation from strangers, Anushka shows us that self-love is what matters the most. While it might seem hard to love ourselves in a world where we are constantly expected to be someone else, her comments remind us that the way we see ourselves is what truly matters. She sheds light on the importance of embracing ourselves for who we are rather than trying to please everyone around us.
Influence Of Social Media
On a social platform like Instagram, it is quite common for people to spread hate and negativity. However, if we let that get to us and ruin our peace of mind over it, it seems quite superfluous. It is important to practice self-love and not to let what people say or do through a digital screen affect us. Anushka Sharma showed us that there is no need to seek validation from the outside world when everything we seek is within us.
While it is important to take into consideration the feedback from our close friends and family, it is quite harmful to allow a bunch of strangers to determine our self-worth. Today, each one of us is constantly judged and criticized by almost everyone we know. Therefore it is imperative to filter out the ones that matter rather than letting it affect us. In a world where there are thousands of opinions and criticisms on how one should be, Anushka Sharma reminded us that the greatest form of approval comes from within and that is the only one we need.
