I know what you are thinking, “what do you mean no one cares about me?” Let me ease your mind, I am not saying that no one cares about you. I’d like to imagine that everyone has someone who is concerned about them (Hi, mom and dad). What I am saying is that no one cares about what you are doing all the time and if they do, it is nowhere near as much as you think.

In today’s hyper-vigilant society, everyone feels as though they are being watched. Is it paranoia or is it somewhat true? If the idea were put into perspective, it is somewhat correct. Hear me out, think of all of the devices in your home. Now think of how many of those devices are electronic. Many of those devices have cameras and technology capable of picking up audio. Maybe we are all being watched. Maybe the government is listening to every conversation you have ever had. Maybe they are watching every move you make. Are they watching right now? Do they know about that cupcake you ate for breakfast this morning? Did they hear that loud fart that slipped out when you stretched in yoga class? Although those thoughts may seem tangible and the idea is quite entertaining, they are filled with too many “maybe’s” and “what if’s”.

Relax, Agent Mulder, I do not think you are being watched.

The problem lies in the fact that because of all the cameras present in society, everyone believes they are some kind of small-time celebrity. Ok, your last Instagram post surpassed 50 likes, but that does not mean the paparazzi will be waiting outside your door tomorrow morning. Sure, you have 100 views on your last Snapchat post. I do not know how to tell you this, but Barbara Walters will not be calling you anytime soon for an exclusive interview.

To put it in layman's terms, we as a society have become too self-important.

I am completely and utterly here for self-love, but it has come to the point where we cannot get out of the car in the grocery store parking lot without checking our hair four or five times, flossing our teeth, and buying an entirely new outfit. You are just going in to get a gallon of milk!

The idea of being watched constantly has made people insecure and has pushed their thoughts of caring for others into obscurity. How do you let go of this insecurity? Love yourself. Put down the phone, turn off the laptop, get away from the television, go outside, sit near the nearest body of water, and think about what you love about yourself the most. People who truly love themselves, healthily, love and care for others too.