Aiman Shahid
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The Pressure to Be Perfect in the Age of Instagram
In an age dominated by filtered photos, curated lifestyles, and influencer culture, the pursuit of perfection has found a new breeding ground — Instagram. Once a simple photo-sharing platform, Instagram has evolved into a global stage where people present the best versions of themselves to an audience of friends, strangers, and followers. While it can be a place of creativity, inspiration, and connection, it has also become a source of anxiety, comparison, and immense pressure to be perfect. This essay explores the social, psychological, and cultural effects of Instagram’s perfection culture, its impact on identity and mental health, and what we can do to reclaim authenticity in the digital world.
By Aiman Shahid7 months ago in Families
Lessons I Learned from Failing Publicly
Failure is uncomfortable. But failing publicly—in front of peers, family, friends, strangers, or even social media followers—is a completely different kind of humiliation. It strips you down. It tests not just your resilience, but your pride. I've failed publicly more than once, and each time, it carved out a new version of me—one that was more aware, more grounded, and paradoxically, more courageous.
By Aiman Shahid7 months ago in Confessions
How I Beat Procrastination and Transformed My Daily Routine
For years, procrastination ruled my life. It crept into every corner of my day, disguising itself as harmless breaks, creative thinking, or “waiting for the right time.” I told myself I worked better under pressure. I justified my inaction with the illusion of perfectionism. But beneath all those excuses was a pattern of avoidance, stress, and missed opportunities.
By Aiman Shahid7 months ago in Families
