Day 4 - Social Media (Express Yourselfie)

Whether you’re an actor, director, designer, or entrepreneur, social media is becoming more and more of a requirement in today's working world. Employers are needing and wanting to be able to look you and your brand up before they work with you. This is where your he(art) comes in. There’s a myth out there that you need to be “perfect” on your social media. I’m here to dispel that myth. I’m here to tell you to BE YOURSELF! Post the good, bad, and ugly. The more you show your real self, your he(art), the more people will be drawn to you. Post whatever feels authentic to YOU! If your honesty is posting edited photos, that’s great! Do that! It’s honest to YOU! But if your honesty is posting “I woke up like this” photos and face masks *raises hand* THAT'S great! You do you and keep sharing your he(art).

Social media is also a great place to surround yourself with others who uplift you; people who you look up to and feel inspired by. I use my instagram for inspiration more than anything. I use it to be sparked to create more content that will mean things to people. I use it to see the good in the world. I use it to witness the people I love putting all their good energy and he(art) out there. It genuinely brings me joy to see others doing their thing and living their lives so vividly. That being said, it's so easy to experience “insta-envy”. You can be flooded with individuals that make you feel less-than; people who make you question where you are in your journey and compare yourselves to them. I myself do this all the time. I’ll see people I know who got a job over me and feel that little twinge of jealousy. I feel down when I see people post sides for auditions I wanted callbacks for that I never got. I see them thriving in places I always imagined I’d be. I’ll be the first to admit, comparison is the thief of joy, my friends. It is time to unfollow those who make you question your worth. No one has time for that. Especially you. Time to go down the list of people you follow and really consider what they add to your world. If they make you think twice, hit that unfollow or just mute them for a little bit and see how it makes you feel. It’s an easy thing to do to see changes right away. I want you to use social as a breeding ground for joy, to lift you up. Put good out and you will get it back.

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Exercises & Journal Prompts

Exercises

  • Post a poll or ask a question about something honest to your stories. Tag me @caitlin.kinnunen and @fitforbroadway so we can see too!

  • Screenshot content that you are really drawn to and start an album in your phone of inspiring individuals or brands/companies.

    • This isn’t a comparison trap. Seek out honest people. People who share their he(art). You can generally feel this distinction based on how activated you get looking at whatever the post is. Does it trigger feelings of unworthiness? Does it make you feel less than? (*TOSS*/ unfollow) Does it make you feel inspired? Peaceful? Hopeful? Energized?? (*KEEP*/ follow)

Journal Prompts

  • What has held you back from being honest in the past online? 

  • How can you adjust how you’re showing up to the online space? 

  • How can you create a safe space for yourself online? (taking action in who you follow and how you engage with social media)

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During COVID 19, here are a few journaling prompts for social media to make sure you stay mentally healthy.

  • Do you need a break from social media during this time? Maybe even for a day or two or longer?

  • Can you use social media to uplift and encourage your community in some way?

  • If you share about your personal experience, can you do it in a way that feels authentic and honest?

  • Can you challenge yourself to seek out a few great resources for safety information and positivity so that you feel supported by your online community?

 

At Fit for Broadway, we create safe spaces online and in real life to learn and grow together. Fit for Broadway Online Workshops are meant to encourage connection within our community. Feel free to join our Facebook Group to share and connect with other participants. It is a great space to talk about your experience, connect with new friends, or ask questions inside the community space.

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