20 Likes Is Actually A Lot!
People act like 20 likes on social media is nothing, but think about it in real life.
That is like 20 people kissing you at once.
Or 20 people choosing to text you back at the same time.
Or 20 people lining up to go on a date with you.
That is not small at all. 🤭 The internet just messes with our sense of numbers.
Do you also forget how big 20 actually is? What do you think?
You know that little buzz and the red notification bubble that pops up on your social media app? Whether it’s telling you about new followers, a handful of likes/saves, or a few comments, it’s so easy to scroll past and barely register it. We live in a world where numbers on a screen often feel detached from reality, especially when it comes to social media likes and new followers. But have you ever stopped to truly think about what those numbers represent? I was just like you, glancing at my social media inbox screen and dismissing anything less than viral numbers. "Oh, just 20 likes," I'd think. Or "Only a couple of new followers today." It's almost like our brains are rewired to think that unless it's hundreds or thousands, it doesn't count. But then I had an 'aha!' moment. Imagine for a second that you posted something, and 20 real people – friends, acquaintances, even strangers – gathered in a room, all choosing to applaud your thought. Or, as the visual on my screen once made me ponder, imagine 20 people lining up to give you a compliment, or even a kiss! That's not a small number by any means; that's a significant crowd, a genuine connection. And it’s not just about likes. Think about a new followers message. On your phone screen, it's just another notification. But in real life? A new follower is someone who actively decided they want to see more of what you have to say or share. It's like someone new choosing to join your fan club or wanting to hear your stories every single day. That's a huge compliment, a vote of confidence in your content or your personality. Yet, we often brush it off because of the sheer volume of content and connections we see daily. Our perception gets skewed because the internet presents these interactions in such a condensed, limitless way. There's always someone with more likes, more new followers, more comments. This constant comparison makes our own, genuinely meaningful numbers feel inadequate. It's a mental trap! Instead of focusing on what we don't have compared to others, maybe we should start appreciating each individual notification for what it truly is: a real person's attention, appreciation, or interest. So, next time you see those social media likes notifications screen pop up, take a moment. Don't just see a number; see the people behind it. It might just change how you feel about your online presence.
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