Video Summary
Actress Aisha Toussaint discusses how she takes control of her online profile. She talks about how she doesn't post to chase likes and how she uses social media platforms in different ways.
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It can sometimes feel like there's a lot of pressure on social media. From the amount of people liking your posts to the comments you receive, sometimes it can feel a bit like one big competition. But Aisha says there are more important things in life than chasing likes. Your time is precious, so do you really want to spend it worrying about how many people hit that like button?
As long as you like the content you’re posting and you’re doing that safely, nothing else should matter. Make sure you think about what you post and share things you are really passionate about.
Why don’t you take a minute to really think about the reason you joined social media in the first place? This will help you remember what it is that you like and you’ll feel more confident!
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