Today, the word selfie is the
most common word among the young generation. Nowadays, we have liberty to
capture pictures anywhere we want. We usually see people taking selfies at
marriages, parties, social gatherings, even at offices and educational
institutions. Later, these photographs are shared on social websites. Events and
occasions we used to celebrate earlier, but now, we only spent our time in
taking selfies and making poses. This act of 'taking selfie' causes adverse
effects and make a person psychologically ill.
Studies show that selfies are having adverse psychological effects on people.
According to researchers those who frequently post their selfies on social
websites, become conscious about likes and comments and if they do not receive
desired likes, their self-esteem is damaged and self-confidence is shattered.
So, it is not a healthy activity. Studies says that selfie addiction has
increased number of plastic and cosmetic surgeries. People who do not like their
looks engage in surgeries and this addiction becomes harmful. They judge their
physical appearance by the number of likes and comments they receive which
ultimately reduces their self-regard. Selfie is also a distraction when students
take selfies between there lectures and classes.
It is necessary to control selfie addiction. Instead of taking hundreds of
selfies, we should enjoy those moments that would never come again. Moreover, we
have to understand that beauty does not lie in looks and appearance alone,
rather it is imbued in a loving heart and personal character. For instance,
beauty of a woman do not lies in her features rather her modesty is her beauty.
Therefore, instead of taking selfies, we should enhance our talent, read books
and give time to our family and friends so that we can be happy and successful
simultaneously.