Social Unselfie
The act of taking pictures with friends went through a redo in 2020. Due to safety concerns and the actual lack of time spent together, we took fewer selfies. Selfies are fun and I have yet to see one where everyone has a sad face or was meant to share how awful it was to spend time together. The very nature of a selfie is to demonstrate where you landed in a moment in time.
Showing my Social Self
Think back to the first time you took a selfie. You may have awkwardly fumbled with your phone when you found yourself close by a friend or group. The ability to celebrate a special moment initiated the need to take a picture to remember that special time. Selfies were meant for celebrating. It’s still a challenge to get a selfie just right from a technical viewpoint even with the addition of special sticks and tech help from your phone.
My Real Unselfie
Most days, my life does not scream “selfie time” in the traditional sense. But I want my ordinary life to earn the same respectful place in my history. I want my morning exercise routine to look so good, it needs a selfie. My delicious breakfast should be selfie-ready. When I think about coaching during my workday and the specialness of spending time discussing someone else’s actual life, that should be celebrated with a selfie. The moments that appear to be mundane require more selfies. These are the real selfies; these are not just my life, they are also windows into the lives of others.
Say Cheese
Here’s some homework. Look for cheesy selfie times. Stop and take a quick picture of your life moments. Catch others in their ordinary lives. We don’t have to wait to get together in groups or travel to celebrate togetherness. We have now. Let’s develop our selfie abilities to demonstrate even more of ourselves in this ordinary time.
Selfie sounds selfish, so think of it as the positive type of selfish – caring for myself. What moment of your day deserves documenting? What can you share with others to develop closeness?
