Story filters on Instagram - yay or nay? I refuse to use story filters on Instagram and in this episode I talk about the WHY behind it. As the world becomes more digital, we’re reaching a point where so many things we see online have a filter. And while some filters initially were created to have fun, now we’re at a point where we feel less confident in our own skin and showing up raw to the world unless we use a filter.

Confidence is connected to so many other things in life including how big we make our goals, how we interact with one another, as well as our mental health. The WHY behind what we do is so important since every action and decision can build our confidence or break it down.

So join me in this episode to reflect on how and why we use story filters on Instagram. You’ll also learn how to feel more confident in your own skin, showing up as yourself to the world, connecting with more people, and attracting your ideal clients!

Timestamps: 

[01:35] - It’s all about confidence and the role of it in our lives. Confidence shapes so many things, including how big we make our goals, how we interact with others, as well as our mental health. 

[02:55] - How I came to the conclusion that filters were affecting me and my perception of myself. All because of a setting on the phone. 

[05:50] - How filters on Instagram stories work. While originally story filters on Instagram were meant to just have fun, now it has come to a point where we use them to hide what we think are our imperfections. 

[08:48] - Several reasons why people may be using story filters on Instagram. It’s time to reflect and ask yourself what is your WHY. Is it just for fun? Is it something that gives you more confidence?

[13:23] - Using story filters on Instagram to boost confidence? Well, you’re not alone. An insight into what others have said during my one-on-one mentoring sessions.

[18:02] - It’s SO important to be aware of how we perceive the world around us. As the world becomes more digital, will we come to a point where everything will need a filter?

Resources:

My comparison of two photos - one with a filter and one without.
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