Social Symone ♡ | TOXIC Self Care OVERCONSUMPTION is keeping you BROKE and UNSATISFIED @SocialSymone | Uploaded June 2024 | Updated October 2024, 3 hours ago.
Overconsumption has distorted the true essence of self-care into a commercialized trend that keeps you spending leaving you unsatisfied and broke. Selfcare has hijacked been by consumerism when originally that was not the goal.Let's discuss practical self care steps to reclaim genuine well-being without breaking the bank and going broke for these toxic trends.
Sources:
The beauty market in 2023: A special State of Fashion report
mckinsey.com/industries/retail/our-insights/the-beauty-market-in-2023-a-special-state-of-fashion-report
New Mindbody Data Reflects How The Pandemic Has Renewed Interest In Self-Care
forbes.com/sites/jesscording/2021/08/22/new-mindbody-data-reflects-how-the-pandemic-has-renewed-interest-in-self-care
Selfcare equipments during Pandemic Surged
cnn.com/2020/09/11/business/peloton-stock-earnings/index.html
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:26 Historical roots of self-care (Socrates, Audrey Lorde)
00:59 Contrast with modern consumerism
01:32 Commercialization of self-care
02:20 Pandemic's impact on self-care trends
02:53 Rise of consumeristic self-care
03:20 Retail therapy pitfalls
04:35 Influence of social media on self-care trends
05:17 Pressure from influencers
05:43 Commercial tactics and commissions
06:29 Critique of influencer authenticity
07:26 Dangers of following trends
07:57 Self-care's personal nature
08:25 Emotional impacts of overspending
09:15 Regret over viral products
09:44 Coping mechanisms beyond spending
10:10 Financial risks of retail therapy
10:45 Sephora shopping regrets
11:18 Use of credit and buy now, pay later options
11:48 Concerns about financial responsibility
12:19 Social media influences on spending
12:49 Caution against keeping up appearances
13:21 Temptations of afterpay and similar services
13:54 Balancing luxury with financial stability
14:22 Non-materialistic self-care practices
14:50 Evaluating sustainable self-care
15:20 True self-care vs. consumerism
15:48 Seeking happiness beyond material goods
16:13 Products vs. long-term happiness
16:39 Encouragement for meaningful chang
Tags:
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Overconsumption has distorted the true essence of self-care into a commercialized trend that keeps you spending leaving you unsatisfied and broke. Selfcare has hijacked been by consumerism when originally that was not the goal.Let's discuss practical self care steps to reclaim genuine well-being without breaking the bank and going broke for these toxic trends.
Sources:
The beauty market in 2023: A special State of Fashion report
mckinsey.com/industries/retail/our-insights/the-beauty-market-in-2023-a-special-state-of-fashion-report
New Mindbody Data Reflects How The Pandemic Has Renewed Interest In Self-Care
forbes.com/sites/jesscording/2021/08/22/new-mindbody-data-reflects-how-the-pandemic-has-renewed-interest-in-self-care
Selfcare equipments during Pandemic Surged
cnn.com/2020/09/11/business/peloton-stock-earnings/index.html
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:26 Historical roots of self-care (Socrates, Audrey Lorde)
00:59 Contrast with modern consumerism
01:32 Commercialization of self-care
02:20 Pandemic's impact on self-care trends
02:53 Rise of consumeristic self-care
03:20 Retail therapy pitfalls
04:35 Influence of social media on self-care trends
05:17 Pressure from influencers
05:43 Commercial tactics and commissions
06:29 Critique of influencer authenticity
07:26 Dangers of following trends
07:57 Self-care's personal nature
08:25 Emotional impacts of overspending
09:15 Regret over viral products
09:44 Coping mechanisms beyond spending
10:10 Financial risks of retail therapy
10:45 Sephora shopping regrets
11:18 Use of credit and buy now, pay later options
11:48 Concerns about financial responsibility
12:19 Social media influences on spending
12:49 Caution against keeping up appearances
13:21 Temptations of afterpay and similar services
13:54 Balancing luxury with financial stability
14:22 Non-materialistic self-care practices
14:50 Evaluating sustainable self-care
15:20 True self-care vs. consumerism
15:48 Seeking happiness beyond material goods
16:13 Products vs. long-term happiness
16:39 Encouragement for meaningful chang
Tags:
self-care, consumerism, modern self-care trends, pandemic impact on self-care, retail therapy dangers, social media influencers, overconsumption, true self-care, financial responsibility, emotional spending, influencer culture, sustainable self-care, historical roots of self-care, Audrey Lord self-care, Audrey Lord, Audrey Lorde self-care
Socrates self-care, commercialization of self-care, influencer authenticity, afterpay risks, luxury self-care, meaningful self-care practices, buying habits, self-care tips, wellness industry, societal pressures social media, social commentary, commentary, commentary video, trends, commentary genre, self-care, self-help, that girl, it girl critical theory, literature, literary theory, critical lens, video essay, criticism, fake reality, internet, digital, instagram, tiktok, gen-z, language, communication, signs, philosophy, sociology, media, fake news, content creation, content, beauty standards, beauty ideals, trends, pure imagination, world, fiction, dystopia
