What You Say on Social Media and Everywhere Else Matters
Day 33 of Photo Inspirations
I had a Facebook “Friend Request” from one of my grandson’s friends. Before I ever accept FB Friend Requests, I always go to their page to see if they’re legit and reputable, and I make sure that we have some mutual friends. What I noticed, first, that this is the profile picture on this young man’s page. It is an encouraging and motivational photo with recommendations for resolutions this year. In fact, when I saw the photo, I was prompted to see the entire article that this photo was from. (In case you’re interested, this is the article: http://www.rappler.com/move-ph/46933-new-year-resolutions-pope-francis-quotes
And, this young man’s timeline revealed that he is a strong, optimistic, positive and moral guy. In fact, it shows that he really does care about what matters most. Of course, I accepted his Friend Request.
That led me to remembering a training I heard about Facebook “Do’s & Don’ts”. In particular, the instructor said that when we post on Facebook we actually become published authors. Did you know that every time we post something on Facebook that we are publishing who we are? In fact, it’s like posting our resume. If a human resources director for a job that you’ve interviewed for, or a club that you want to get into, or a position at your church or charitable organization goes to check you out on your Facebook timeline, what will they see? Will they see one who whines or complains about the weather or the TV show they missed, or their kids, or their spouse or the traffic? Will they see one who uses profanity? And in seeing those posts, does it make them want you to be a part of their organization?
OR, will they see a strong, yet compassionate leader? Will they see one who reaches out to their friends with words of hope and encouragement. Will they see one who consistently posts about their blessings, their gratitude for life and friends and family, for their home and food. And, don’t you think that an employer or director or manager would want you to be on their team if they saw that?
Wouldn’t this be a better place if we realize that what we say really, really matters? I know that’s what I want others to see in me. Who we are on Facebook or any other social media, as well as with our family or friends or public settings — in just about any situation — really, really matters.