It seems that a new trend or fad emerges every day in all aspects of life. Besides studying and working, young people have to dedicate a lot of time to these trends and fads to avoid feeling "outdated" or "disconnected"...
| Many young people seek to build their personal brand in their own way, linked to their interests, passions, and strengths, avoiding the influence of popular trends, in order to create sustainable personal value. (Photo: Tran Xuan Tien) |
The benefits of abandoning social media trends and fads.
However, the reality is that trends appearing on social media platforms are often temporary.
Trends and fads are like ocean waves, with one wave pushing the next, constantly changing due to the influence of many factors.
More and more young people are realizing that chasing short-term trends like these often doesn't bring lasting value.
From there, you choose to focus on self-development, improving your skills, and honing your professional knowledge to build a solid foundation for the future.
Following trends can also cause young people to lose their individuality. Therefore, many young people seek to build their personal brand along their own path, linked to their interests, passions, and strengths, avoiding the influence of popular trends, in order to create sustainable personal value.
Furthermore, the pressure to follow trends can make many young people feel artificial, forcing them to create unrealistic, perfect versions of themselves, due to the immense pressure regarding appearance, life, and success.
Constantly following and participating in trends can cause stress, anxiety, and lead to FOMO (fear of missing out) and peer pressure.
These are all negative emotions, and young people feel the need to seek a healthier lifestyle, one that involves less comparison and focuses on nurturing their inner strength.
No worries about losing connection.
Of course, living in today's media-driven society, ignoring "hot" news and social media trends can lead to some minor difficulties in connecting with friends and colleagues.
However, we still have many ways to maintain social connections without having to chase after what's "trendy."
We can connect through shared interests (reading, music , fashion, sports, games, etc.) or shared activities such as sporting events, charity work, workshops, dining, shopping, etc.
We can also be proactive in suggesting new trends by introducing new values, interests, and ideas to friends and colleagues.
Developing and maintaining relationships also requires knowing how to share personal perspectives naturally, skillfully, sincerely, and connect through practical actions and mutual support.
Supporting friends and colleagues with work or life problems creates stronger connections, rather than simply sharing trendy topics.
Finally, let's remember that not following trends doesn't mean complete isolation. In fact, many young people have been, are, and will be building and seeking out communities with similar values regarding self-development, creativity, and building a life free from the dependence of fleeting fads.
A generation with a longer-term vision. Not following fleeting trends can bring many long-term benefits, not only for individual young people, but also for creating a generation with a long-term vision. By not being swept along by the rapidly changing trends on social media platforms, young people have time to develop themselves in a profound, focused, and foundational way, helping them to confidently move forward. They have the opportunity to build personal value with their own unique identity, thanks to their independent and creative thinking abilities, not being limited by popular trends. From this, a generation with a long-term vision will be created, capable of anticipating and planning to invest time and effort in long-term goals. In particular, young people who don't blindly follow trends are less likely to be affected by the negative consequences of those trends. Minimizing the negative impact of social media helps young people maintain self-confidence, better mental health, and a more harmonious and sustainable life. |
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