Social media and other platforms foster an environment where sharing intimate details and orchestrating a perfect lifestyle have become the norm. But this pressure to be “BeReal” also poses many dangers.
What is BeReal?
BeReal is a new social network that wants to show its users in “authentic moments” unposed and without filters . Only one photo can be posted each day. The app tells you when this happens. All users receive a notification at a certain time that “BeReal time” . You then have two minutes to post a photo . Anyone who opens the app can take a photo of the surroundings . selfie is also taken. The posting then shows what users are currently doing and what they look like. This photo will then be visible in your profile for 24 hours. ( Source )
Is “BeReal” a stress factor?
First of all, the expectations attached to the term “BeReal” can become an enormous stressor. Many people feel like they can't keep up or aren't good enough if they can't present the same perfect facade as their friends or colleagues. This can lead to constant pressure to perform or even lie in order to meet demands.
Another problem is that the pressure to be “BeReal” can lead people to put their privacy and security at risk . They share intimate details and personal information to make it appear that they live happy and successful lives. However, in many cases this information can be misused by third parties, whether through identity theft or cyberstalking.
The emotional burden can also be enormous. If you constantly see yourself in comparison with others and demand to be perfect, this can severely impact your self-esteem and mental health.
It is important to realize that the expectations attached to the term “BeReal” are often unattainable and that sharing intimate details and personal information is not always the best choice . Instead, we should focus on the positive aspects of the internet and focus on building real relationships and communities based on trust and respect.
To ensure that one does not face the negative effects of BeReal, we should realize that we do not always have to share everything we do online. We should also take time to be offline and focus on the personal relationships that really matter to us. It is important that we do not allow ourselves to be pressured by the expectations of others and respect our own pace and boundaries.
Overall, the pressure to be “real” online presents a complex challenge. It's important that we recognize the dangers involved and focus on what really matters to us: real relationships, respect and trust. By staying true to ourselves and not allowing ourselves to be pressured by the expectations of others, we can live happy and fulfilling lives.
10 tips for BeReal
Tips on how to be authentic and true to yourself without compromising your security or privacy:
- Reflect on what values and characteristics are important to you and focus on embodying these in your behavior online and offline.
- Be honest with yourself and with others. Avoid staging your achievements or your life to make it appear that you are perfect.
- Only share information and details that you would share with others offline.
- Make sure your privacy settings on your social media and other online platforms are appropriate.
- Avoid sharing intimate or sensitive information that could endanger you or others.
- Focus on relationships with real friends and family rather than the number of online followers or likes you have.
- Avoid constantly monitoring your online activity or paying attention to your online reputation.
- Set boundaries if you feel like you're spending too much time online and it's making you uncomfortable.
- Avoid comparing yourself to others or using their successes and achievements as a benchmark for your own life.
- Know that the online world is only a small part of your life and that it is important to connect with others offline and spend time with the people you care about.
Also read: BeReal shows users your exact location
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