Most people's views on the popular social media app, Instagram, have gotten pretty negative as the app has been around longer and has become more and more popular with younger generations. A lot of the negative associations with Instagram have to do with using the app as a self confidence booster and gauging popularity based upon how many likes a posted picture received. Initially, the app was created to be a forum for picture sharing amongst friends and to be used in a way other than current social media outlets were offering. Instagram is still worth much more than what bashing its been getting... and here's why:

1. It's an entertainment source: Whether you're stalking your favorite celebrity or your least favorite person from high school, you can entertain yourself for hours on end.

2. It's a great outlet to find new trends: Following magazines, fashionistas, or make up artists will keep you in the know 24/7.

3. It can help you save money: By following your favorite stores/brands, you can be the first to know when they're having a sale or even get a promo code exclusive to Instagram followers.

4. It's a great form of research on a person: In the least sketchy way possible, by scrolling through someone's Instagram page, you can immediately get a feel for their taste in just about anything.

5. It's awesome to look back on: Instagram is like your own personal photo album; looking back at your old posts and their comments is like reliving memories.

So before you knock Instagram for all of its flaws and whatnot, remember what good it can do for you~