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The negative impact of social media on mental health is a widely recognized issue. Many people find it exhausting and struggle with comparing themselves to others, as well as feeling pressured to present a perfect or idealized version of their lives. This can lead to feelings of inadequacy, low self-esteem, and even physical health concerns related to appearance. It's important to be mindful of how social media can influence emotions and be conscious of its potential to impact our present moment and future well-being. Recognizing the real, human connections beyond the facade of social media can be a more effective way to interact with others and ultimately lead a more fulfilling life.

Laurel Canyon Kitchen' Episode 4: Robert Mack

But when you make that effort where you're , like , put yourself out there because I don't know , it's like developing the strengths where I'm sure you've experienced this in your business . Like social media . I love it .

Laurel Canyon Kitchen' Episode 4: Robert Mack

I love it . And it's also exhausting impact on people's mental health , I think , um , it's really easy to compare yourself to others . And I think that that's also where I learned a lot in personal growth because I would look at someone and be like , they're beautiful or they're successful or this .

Laurel Canyon Kitchen' Episode 4: Robert Mack

It's like , it's hard to put your own mask on first before helping others where we want to just give up what we have built to like , just help someone because I'm like , I want you to feel as good as I feel . So what I try to do is like , it's weird because also on social media , a lot of people like , pretend their life is great , they pretend to be happy where I'm like , swear to God . Mine's all real .

Laurel Canyon Kitchen' Episode 4: Robert Mack

Like I was reading an article the other day and they were just basically talking about how to become more persuasive and mostly , especially in this world , it can feel so divisive and whether it's politics or religion or something else , we're all trying to convince each other through like logic and reason . But at the end of the day , a much more effective way to persuade and influence anyone is to connect with them as a real human being . Like , leave that whatever divisive topic off the table for now and just connect and be kind and have a moment where you share something , a moment of , you know , joy and of love and , um , then sometimes you're surprised but not even bring the topic up , you come back around and the person's like , you know what ?

Laurel Canyon Kitchen' Episode 4: Robert Mack

So it's , I just love what you're saying there because inner beauty obviously , infinite , eternal . Um But also it has an effect on the way we look physically . I think it makes or breaks a person because I've met a lot of very physically attractive people in my life and then I got to know them and was like , uh , there's like , not much else there but um , I think that everyone feels ugly sometimes , like , no matter what you look like or like what you do .