Preserving Your Mental Health In A Comparison Culture
The Pressure of Comparison Culture in Aesthetics
Comparison culture is everywhere, and in the world of aesthetics it can seem all consuming. Between instagram filters, tiktok beauty trends, perfectly curated feeds, flawless routines and day-to-day lives it’s easy to feel like you’re falling behind. In aesthetics there is so much that revolves around your appearance and the pressure to look perfect that it can take a real toll on your mental health. At Fill and Tell we believe true beauty isn’t just about how you look it’s about how you feel.
The pressure of comparison culture: Stop the endless doom scrolling of before & afters, influencers who “have it all”, and chasing every tiktok trend. This constant exposure can leave you feeling depleted and like you’re never enough. I promise you — the people you’re comparing yourself to are likely struggling with the same feelings.
5 Ways To Preserve Your Mental Health In A TikTok World
Stay in your own lane - Focus on your personal growth and goals instead of measuring yourself against others.
Curate your feed - Unfollow all of the negative accounts and fill your feed with influencers who are uplifting and inspiring
Work with an injector who listens and who you trust - Choose an injector that takes the time to understand your goals and concerns and can set realistic and healthy expectations
Embrace the process - Aesthetic treatments are not instant. Enjoy every treatment and the progress your making along the way
Pair aesthetics with self care - Treatments can enhance your look, but journaling, meditating, daily exercise, and therapy can help keep your mental balance in check.
We’re all human. We all have flaws and make mistakes. We’re all fighting battles of comparison, insecurity, judgement, guilt, etc. Let’s all take some time to reflect on all of the things we’ve accomplished whether that’s work, family, or beauty related and celebrate these wins. In a world that loves comparison and truly loves pinning people against each other, the most powerful thing you can do is define beauty on your own terms. Treatments should help you feel more like you not like someone else.
Remember: Your lane. Your pace. Your glow
