For all that we think we're getting out of social media, we're also
getting duped. The perfection echo chamber oftentimes makes us feel
like we're getting left behind. The truth is, life is messy, but
curated online fabulousness makes it hard to let our true selves
show, and it impedes our ability to have real, meaningful
connections. Depression, anxiety, and suicide are also on the rise,
and the virtual world is partially to blame, affecting our
self-worth, our friendships, and the way we choose to navigate our
real lives. As the founder and CEO of Squad, an app company built
on connectedness, Isa Watson knows firsthand why we need to learn
how to be more genuine. The digital world is her lifeblood, but
it's also been an Achilles' heel: She struggled privately with some
of the biggest challenges life can throw at you, while online she
seemed to be living her best life - earning high-profile accolades,
taking fabulous trips, and partying with the likes of many big-name
celebrities. It took a personal crisis to make her realise that she
needed to change. In Life Beyond Likes, she gets real, sharing
practical guidance on: Getting over being addicted to likes and
letting your true self shine, Recognising your own damaging habits
and developing healthy ones, Getting comfortable with discomfort to
make real connections & friends, Determining when a friendship
has run its course and letting them go in a healthy way. Drawing
from a wealth of experiences including being the youngest published
chemist in the world, working as executive in the upper echelons at
JPMorgan Chase, and founding her own company, Isa helps readers
better understand what constitutes success, identify what's really
important, and achieve a balance between the curated online world
and the enriching, emotionally nourishing world right in front of
us.
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