Is social media turning you into a shopaholic?

Okay guys.. so here’s the real discussion we need to be having with yourself and your peers around you.. the true thing is nowadays it’s all about what you and materialistic items.. social media has spun out of control (bot saying I dislike it.. cause I obviously don’t) but it has raised the question in my head.. does this make you want to “live above your means” or try to be something you aren’t, yes half of us just have a passion for this stuff or it’s your job if you work in social media but do you find yourself trying to constantly keep up and ball out of control? Well folks... it happens. I find myself asking this question on the daily.. what is the point? Yes we all love to look fab and just have nice things.. I mean that’s what we work hard for.. but does it come to a point where you over do it? Or constantly find yourself stuck in this mindset where you just have to constantly have things? Well I’m sure. I’m guilty to this many of times. But I think it’s time to come to a realization of life and actual things. My mom tells me all the time.. “save for a rainy day!” Well folks being an adult sucks and it is hard because you want nice things. But I believe the level social media is at today makes us want nice things. You constantly get on insta or Twitter and just see people “living their best lives” and well darn it I want to as well. But you have to set boundaries and know where you stand. I constantly find myself researching items to purchase with me next check or adding a bazillion things to my wish list where I become obsessed... then once it’s done I’m like this did nothing for me but make me want to spend more money.. so how do you get out of this mindset? Well old habits die hard but I challenge you all to just look around you.. you are blessed my friend. Even if you just have a phone to look at.. you may not have all the money in the world.. but one thing for sure material things don’t define you. Taking a break from social is is hard because it like.. what else do I do? Well just don’t become obsessed where you feel you need to adjust your life to fit theirs. I have to constantly tell myself this while trying to be on social media and be an “influencer” or whatever you would like to call it. I know this is so hard and everyone just wants nice things but remember what you have infront of you before you just get so deep in that you can’t handle it all. I’m writing this to help you and help myself I am very guilty to this trying to be up to date with the trends. So hopefully this help you and me! Set goals for yourself and set a budget don’t ball out of control just for the show.. align your priorities.