My major involves performing or presenting in front of people every day, and I chose this university because I originally loved being in the spotlight. But over time, I lost confidence and started feeling extremely nervous.
Even when I tried to rest my mind and body, I worried that skipping competitions or concerts would leave me lagging behind others, so I couldn’t relax. Time passed, and I even struggled to organize my own thoughts.
That’s when I talked to my childhood best friend, and it helped me sort out how I was feeling. As I reflected, I realized the root cause was comparing myself to others. To address this, I decided to take a break from social media.
Specifically, I closed my main Instagram account, where I was connected to many friends, and created a new one just for enjoying my hobbies without checking others’ posts. I also limited my LINE contacts to only essential ones, turned off notifications, and set specific times to check it.
These changes stopped me from feeling down due to comparisons, and I could fully enjoy what I wanted to do. When stress hit, I learned to handle it myself, and I feel I’ve gotten better at keeping myself in a good mood.
Of course, staying connected with friends is valuable at times, but I realized that to stay mentally and physically healthy, it’s crucial to protect myself from being shaken by others. I want to keep maintaining a healthy distance from others moving forward.
※本記事は個人の実体験に基づくストレス解消法に関する情報ですが、記載内容は医療アドバイスではありません。専門的なアドバイスを希望する場合は医師へ相談を。
※This article provides information on stress relief methods. The content is not medical advice. Consult a doctor for professional advice.