As the world progresses towards its indefinite future one thing is for certain; the influence of social media will not decrease. The constant need of approval was never an issue until now when social media has become us and quite frankly defines us. So many people allow the influence of social media to define what beauty or even success is. The excessive use of Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat or even Tik Tok opens the doorway to constant comparisons between one another. This comparison has a dramatic effect on not just teens, but people of all ages. It's a toxic game of who is better than who. Though all the negatives seem overbearing, the use of social media does have its benefits. It allows for connections and networking as well as creating an outlet to express yourself, but even though there is lots of good, it is still critical to take a step back every once in a while and revive yourself.