"Unplugged: Finding Your Essence in a Connected World."

In this episode of Digital Authenticity, host Mercy Torres discusses the importance of finding your true self in a world dominated by social media. Guest Sofia, founder of the virtual community SoFift, provides tips on maintaining authenticity and staying true to oneself amidst digital pressures. Sofia emphasizes the need for self-awareness and understanding the value social media adds to our lives. She suggests setting specific times for social media usage and creating a healthy balance between the digital and real world. Sofia also encourages embracing uniqueness and not letting external validation define one's worth. She advises cultivating offline connections, engaging in joyful activities, and taking digital detoxes to maintain a healthy relationship with social media. The episode concludes with the reminder that social media is just a tool and not a measure of one's worth, and to stay true to oneself and connect with the world outside the screen. Welcome to Digital Authenticity, the show where we explore the power of being real in a world that often encourages filters and facades. I'm your host, Mercy Torres, and today we'll talk about finding your essence in a connected world. So sit back, relax, and let's get real. So, today I invited Sofia to this episode. She's the founder of the virtual community, SoFift, where she gives tips on healthy life, both physically and emotionally. Sofia, thank you so much for joining us today. So, in today's world, social media is a significant part of our lives, but it's easy to get lost in all the noise. How can we go through this without losing our true selves? Thank you for having me, Mercy. It's a pleasure to be here. I think the first step is self-awareness. Understand why you use social media and what value it adds to your life. Ask yourself, is it helping me grow or is it pulling me away from my essence? That's a great point. So, once we've identified our reasons for using social media, how can we ensure that these platforms don't become overwhelming? Absolutely. My recommendation is to set specific times for social media, use and stick to them. Create a healthy balance between the digital and real world. Remember, you're in control of your online experience, not the other way around. Totally agree. And tell me, Sofia, how can we stay true to ourselves in the face of these digital pressures? Authenticity is key. Embrace your uniqueness and share your true self. Also remember, what you see on social media is not the reality. Focus on your growth and the things that make you happy. Don't let external validation define your work. That is amazing advice. Do you have any final tips for our listeners on how to maintain a healthy relationship with social media? Certainly. Cultivate offline connections, engaging activities to bring you joy, and take digital detoxes. Your essence is finding the balance between the digital and real world. Thank you so much, Sofia, for all of this. To all of our listeners, remember, social media is a tool, not a measure of your worth. And don't forget to connect with the world outside the screen. That concludes today's episode of Digital Authenticity. Join us next time as we continue to explore how to live our best lives in a connected world. Until then, take care and stay true to yourselves.