I’ve had enough of all the “surveys” about the most annoying posts on social media. I get it…some people don’t like seeing post about workouts, or like seeing pictures of kids. You know what? If that’s the case, de-friend me or unfollow. Because if you know me, you know that’s what I’m about. My instagram feed is a pretty good representation of everything that’s important in my life.
I post these things because I think that since we’re connected that you want a little glimpse into my world and I expect the same in return. I want to feel inspired by you. I want to congratulate you and I want to connect with people with similar interests.
I know life is tough but social media can bring people together in remarkable ways. If I’m friends with you on any social media stream, you should understand what you’re getting into. You should understand that I genuinely care and want to experience/support/cheer you on. That means I WANT to see what run you just finished. I want to see pictures of your kids. I want to hear how your going through something and just need some support because it’s those things that bring us together.
I don’t sugar coat anything about my life and I don’t want you to think you have to either. Life is hard but use social media for good or to feel inspired. I read somewhere that
“Good people bring out the good in other people”
I hope that I’ve brought out a little good in you because you’ve brought out good in me.
Social media has opened up doors and provided me opportunities that I didn’t even know existed. My blog has allowed me to express myself in a way I didn’t even know I cared about. Looking back, all those diaries should have been my first indication of my path to blogging but who knew?! I have been extremely fortunate to have had so many amazing experiences as a result of this virtual world that has somehow become more than a virtual universe. I have real friends, I’ve made real contacts and I’ve found a real passion in connecting with other parents and fitness minded people.
So to all you that agree with this survey, maybe we should break up. I’m not in this for the “numbers” I’m in it for the connections. So turn the channel because I am who I am…like it or not. Or next time you see me post about my next big goal, use it motivation to set and achieve your own because if I can do it, you can too. No excuse in the world is big enough to keep you from something you’re passionate about. You might have to fight a little harder but SO BE IT!
AND just to end this on a good note, here are a couple pictures from my instagram feed that really represent me! Enjoy!
Agree/Disagree?
Well said Katie!! I don’t have many like minded people in my immediate sphere. Between twitter, instagram and blogging I finally feel connected with “friends” who are like minded. I have have even met up with a bunch or plan to meet up. I find inspiration from those I follow on social media and in the blogging world (including you). I like that we can show the younger generations that social media can be used for good and not evil. Rock on Sista!!
YES YES YES.
GOOD does BRING OUT THE GOOD.
xoxoxox
TRUE STORY!!! let people post what they want and if you don’t like it.. don’t follow them! why is that so difficult for some people?? oh, by the way… happy birthday!! 🙂 🙂 (just have to make sure to say it on every form of social media haha)
I love this post. For this reason, I left several social media outlets because I was tired of people making fun of running or eating healthy. Now, I only use the outlets I can connect with like-minded people (twitter, instagram, blogging), and don’t feel obligated to connect with people I know just for the sake of it (facebook).
Amen! xoxo
Yes, yes and yes!
AMEN!!! With you on this one!
PS HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! xoxox
AGREE! People can choose what they want to see and who they want to connect with. If you don’t connect or care for what someone is sharing in their own social media, then don’t follow! You aren’t forced to do so. It’s about sharing in a real, genuine way and connecting with other like minded individuals. There shouldn’t be a need to feel like you can’t post something because someone might think it’s “annoying”. Well said!
Love this Katie! Yes, good brings out good. Mean people can suck it! P.S. Happy Birthday!
Love this post! Post what you want when you want! People like different things. I, personally, love seeing your posts like yours! Happy Birthday!
BOOM. Love every word.
Agree! If I don’t like a company I don’t support it, I don’t spread haterade! I follow you and love your positivity.
Happy birthday! Do we share the same day??
I agree–good begets good. Not worth spending any time or energy on the naysayers. Just not worth it!
High fives and fist pump flying!! Love this & totally agree. There are few people in my life that have a great love for fitness, so making those connections has kept me accountable and motivated, and has been an encouragement for some friends & family to start getting active, so I say keep it up!!
I couldn’t have written this better: “I get it…some people don’t like seeing post about workouts, or like seeing pictures of kids. You know what? If that’s the case, de-friend me or unfollow. Because if you know me, you know that’s what I’m about.”
I feel that way about people in real life too. I’ve spent a lot of time (in the past) trying to “win” people over – and you know what? It’s a waste of time and energy.
Hope you have a great birthday!!
YES! It’s my life so that’s what your going to see. Don’t like it, unfriend me is right!
Totally agree. My favourite was one that said people were getting depressed because social media representation was too positive – making people disappointed with their own lives from seeing nothing but good things in other peoples’ lives. I say, bring on the positive news – if we want negativity, there’s always the newspaper, TV news, etc.
We post pics of our kids because we’re proud of them, and we post about our workouts because we’re proud of that too, and we should be. Furthermore, workout posts help motivate ourselves and others, that’s nothing to apologize for!
Love this post. Be true to yourself, surround yourself with good people. You can’t please everyone but the worst thing to do is try.
Amen! It’s so easy to ‘turn off/unfollow’ blogs that are not a good fit. I’d much rather people do that than sit and complain. IMO to each his/her own on social media and everywhere else for that matter.
Such a great post! And so very true!
I couldn’t agree more! I understand there’s people who don’t want to see photos of my incredibly adorable son, or hear more about my running or my blog posts, but exactly as you said, they can just unfollow!! Life’s too short to get upset about what other people are choosing to share on social media when it’s so easy to not see what you’re not interested in. And I LOVE following you on Instagram and reading your blog. 🙂
Love, love, love this post!! Thank you for posting. I was so moved when you said how you WANTED to see those posts from the people you follow – that you want to support, encourage, etc people in your life. Not enough of you in the world!!
Well said! I can’t stand it when people complain about what others post. Take it all or leave it all, but don’t bring someone else down by complaining about it!