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Anonymous wrote:Like pretend you have zero concerns about seeming conceited, bragging, or oversharing, but just wanted to show off to the max? This was a mental health exercise my therapist posed to me this week because I struggle with self esteem, and it was actually kind of awesome, so I'm throwing it out there for others because it's fun.

For me it would be workout selfies (I am in great shape, especially for late 40s, I'm really proud of my body in terms of looks and what I can do), video of my kid swimming and speaking Japanese, vacation pics from really fun, well-planned trips to interesting places, and party pics with my group of longtime, accomplished, good looking friends when we get together.

To be clear, I also have problems but I wouldn't put them on a thirsty IG grid! Bragging only.

I'm really not sure what the problem is. You are fit. You have smart kids. You go on nice vacations.

If you want to put it on Instagram, go for it.

It will do nothing to alleviate the aching sadness though.

Bad therapist.

The point of the exercise is not to put it on Instagram.

It's to recognize for yourself the things in your life that you are proud of and feel good about, and let yourself feel it. Sometimes people who struggle with self esteem feel like they are not allowed to feel proud. The exercise is a way to give yourself permission.

Maybe you should see a therapist?

Anonymous wrote:Like pretend you have zero concerns about seeming conceited, bragging, or oversharing, but just wanted to show off to the max? This was a mental health exercise my therapist posed to me this week because I struggle with self esteem, and it was actually kind of awesome, so I'm throwing it out there for others because it's fun.

For me it would be workout selfies (I am in great shape, especially for late 40s, I'm really proud of my body in terms of looks and what I can do), video of my kid swimming and speaking Japanese, vacation pics from really fun, well-planned trips to interesting places, and party pics with my group of longtime, accomplished, good looking friends when we get together.

To be clear, I also have problems but I wouldn't put them on a thirsty IG grid! Bragging only.

I'm really not sure what the problem is. You are fit. You have smart kids. You go on nice vacations.

If you want to put it on Instagram, go for it.

It will do nothing to alleviate the aching sadness though.

Bad therapist.

Anonymous wrote:I’m a middle aged mom, and I absolutely love twerking, clapping my cheeks, and any other form of butt shaking. Nobody knows but me, and I practice when no one else is around.

So, I’d probably post that. I don’t have the best butt ever (on the smaller side), but I’ve honestly considered posting videos of what I can do because I feel the attention would be validating. But I’m also terrified of the worst case scenario, nobody watches it.

Are you hot? I mean... i'll check them out and give you some feedback (if you're hot).

Also... why do you love it?

If I had one, and I don’t, and don’t want to (but I get the mental exercise)

I would post:
-reviews of a bunch of different items. No theme. Just things that I like and shop for
-makeover of rooms/yards/etc
-I have SO much to say about my kids, about the things that go well for them. (But I don’t share now for privacy and bc they also have tough, tough sides, and it’s strange to be bragging about kids)
-more videos of our weekly/monthly adventures. I currently post one every year or two. I’m great at taking family videos
-super positive, inspirational quotes / volunteering photos
-a huge one for me - i am able to develop unique family systems that work, such as making dinner menus for the week or month. A few times I have almost shared these little tips, but I can’t bring myself to do it. It feels strange.

I’m a middle aged mom, and I absolutely love twerking, clapping my cheeks, and any other form of butt shaking. Nobody knows but me, and I practice when no one else is around.

So, I’d probably post that. I don’t have the best butt ever (on the smaller side), but I’ve honestly considered posting videos of what I can do because I feel the attention would be validating. But I’m also terrified of the worst case scenario, nobody watches it.

My dong?

Maybe I'm selling myself short but, uh, what else do I really have to offer that can be visualized?

It sounds like an unhealthy question.

The adjective you use is generally applied to sexuality, OP. So to answer your question accurately, photos would have to be of the soft porn type.

I have no idea how on earth you don't know what thirsty means. And you have a therapist for self-esteem issues? I really don't think that is your main issue...

Nothing. My life is very boring, I'm very ugly, and I have nothing anyone would be jealous of and there is nothing about me that I'm proud of.

If I had a dog, I would give it an Instagram account though and post pics of it.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Like pretend you have zero concerns about seeming conceited, bragging, or oversharing, but just wanted to show off to the max? This was a mental health exercise my therapist posed to me this week because I struggle with self esteem, and it was actually kind of awesome, so I'm throwing it out there for others because it's fun.

For me it would be workout selfies (I am in great shape, especially for late 40s, I'm really proud of my body in terms of looks and what I can do), video of my kid swimming and speaking Japanese, vacation pics from really fun, well-planned trips to interesting places, and party pics with my group of longtime, accomplished, good looking friends when we get together.

To be clear, I also have problems but I wouldn't put them on a thirsty IG grid! Bragging only.

Are you sure you've got problems with self esteem?

I don’t think you know what thirst means. Thirst is only about looks.

Super thirsty? Brawndo obviously. It's the thirst mutilator!

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Like pretend you have zero concerns about seeming conceited, bragging, or oversharing, but just wanted to show off to the max? This was a mental health exercise my therapist posed to me this week because I struggle with self esteem, and it was actually kind of awesome, so I'm throwing it out there for others because it's fun.

For me it would be workout selfies (I am in great shape, especially for late 40s, I'm really proud of my body in terms of looks and what I can do), video of my kid swimming and speaking Japanese, vacation pics from really fun, well-planned trips to interesting places, and party pics with my group of longtime, accomplished, good looking friends when we get together.

To be clear, I also have problems but I wouldn't put them on a thirsty IG grid! Bragging only.

Are you sure you've got problems with self esteem?

Anonymous wrote:Like pretend you have zero concerns about seeming conceited, bragging, or oversharing, but just wanted to show off to the max? This was a mental health exercise my therapist posed to me this week because I struggle with self esteem, and it was actually kind of awesome, so I'm throwing it out there for others because it's fun.

For me it would be workout selfies (I am in great shape, especially for late 40s, I'm really proud of my body in terms of looks and what I can do), video of my kid swimming and speaking Japanese, vacation pics from really fun, well-planned trips to interesting places, and party pics with my group of longtime, accomplished, good looking friends when we get together.

To be clear, I also have problems but I wouldn't put them on a thirsty IG grid! Bragging only.

Are you sure you've got problems with self esteem?

My travels. My cute kid blurry and in profile. My pedi. My ripped abs. My cats. My books. My light fixtures. My grandma’s cooking.

I don’t have instagram, though. Or facebook or anything similar.

Like pretend you have zero concerns about seeming conceited, bragging, or oversharing, but just wanted to show off to the max? This was a mental health exercise my therapist posed to me this week because I struggle with self esteem, and it was actually kind of awesome, so I'm throwing it out there for others because it's fun.

For me it would be workout selfies (I am in great shape, especially for late 40s, I'm really proud of my body in terms of looks and what I can do), video of my kid swimming and speaking Japanese, vacation pics from really fun, well-planned trips to interesting places, and party pics with my group of longtime, accomplished, good looking friends when we get together.

To be clear, I also have problems but I wouldn't put them on a thirsty IG grid! Bragging only.