Welcome to another episode of 'This is Fine: A Millennial Diary', the safe space where we explore life's beautiful, chaotic mess together. Today, we dive into the world of Instagram and the pressures of maintaining the 'perfect' online persona. From obsessing over likes and perfect lighting, to the exhausting trend of 'effortless' posts, we talk about the gap between our digital selves and our real lives. Learn how to protect your peace by muting stressful accounts, embracing unfiltered moments, and focusing on connection over perfection. Join us as we keep it real and get ready for our next episode on the stress of notifications. Remember, it's about connection, not perfection.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:22 The Instagram Illusion

01:03 The Pressure of Perfection

02:07 Being Real in a Curated World

02:44 Taking Control of Your Feed

03:45 Reflecting on Social Media Evolution

04:27 Conclusion and Next Episode Teaser

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