"In the past 15 years, my achievements include, but are by no means limited to: writing for well-known publications including "Psychologies" and "Cosmopolitan," creating a successful freelance career without stepping foot in an office, and buying my first home at 30. By all accounts, I should be positively delighted. And yet, I'm one doom-scroll away from throwing my laptop out of the window - figuratively speaking, of course."
"Whenever I open LinkedIn, my stomach and self-esteem drop through the floor. The conveyor belt of horrors: A 20-something who just landed a book deal, a former classmate announcing their latest promotion, or a digital nomad living out their dream of traveling the world. My bylines pale in comparison to their wins, and I feel numb. But then, I keep coming back."
Significant career milestones over 15 years include bylines in Psychologies and Cosmopolitan, building a successful freelance career without office work, and buying a first home at 30. Despite these achievements, exposure to LinkedIn triggers comparison, imposter feelings, and lowered self-esteem. The LinkedIn feed amplifies curated success stories—book deals, promotions, and digital nomads—creating a conveyor belt of highlight reels that provoke numbness and envy. Doom-scrolling behavior persists despite negative emotions. Conscious boundary-setting and treating LinkedIn like any other social platform helps manage reactions and protect mental wellbeing.
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