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But now,
in the technology age, we have to navigate this challenge in a whole new
environment—on the Internet, through text, images, or video. We have no
model to follow, so we just do what everybody else does. As a result, we
show only a sliver of who we really are—the best sliver of ourselves
(Panger 2017).

It’s human nature for us to want to show the best sides of ourselves
(Goffman

Are my thoughts based on facts, or are they my interpre-tations?
What might other explanations or interpretations be?
How likely is it that this is as bad as I think it is?
Are there any silver linings?
Is there anything I can do to improve this situation?
Challenging your self-talk can help you better accept yourself and
your situation so you can more easily be yourself with ease, both online
and offline.

Whenever you’re feeling angry, anxious, or upset, pause and take a
moment to reflect on your thoughts.