Are you getting the most out of Instagram?
A big part of Pressure to be Perfect is making sure you have a strong sense of what you want to share and when, keeping a good perspective on the role the platform plays in your life, and knowing how to help others who seem to be struggling.
DOWNLOAD GUIDEBOOKWe’re not here to tell you who you are or what to do. Instead, you’ll find quizzes, guidelines, and stories intended to suggest ways for you to create connections and conversations.
You finally finished the monster paper that was destroying your life. You:
You’re out with your friends and take a picture of one of them with a popcorn bucket over her head. Her parents don’t allow her to be on Instagram, but you really want to post it. You:
You’re having a hard time with someone at school who seems to have it out for you. It’s making you feel paranoid and bummed out. You:
You are really worked up about an issue you care about. You:
You answered mostly A's
From your answers, it seems that you love posting all kinds of things about your life—but you’re also thoughtful about what you post and respect that not everyone is as open as you are. You might want to occasionally take a step back and consider your posting options—once something is public, it’s there for everyone to see. You could explore having a private account, or limiting some of your content to “Close Friends.” Click here to learn more about customizing your Instagram experience.
You answered mostly B's
Based on your answers, you’re sensitive and thoughtful about what you share and where you share it. We love that you’re focused on being true to yourself and surrounding yourself with people who will build you up and cheer you on. Give yourself a pat on the back! If you want to learn more about how to make Instagram work for you, click here.
You answered mostly C's
Based on your answers, it seems that privacy is important for you—whether it is yours or someone else’s. You’re comfortable with the amount of sharing you do online. If you want to learn more about how to make Instagram work for you, click here.
You post a selfie in the morning before school. At lunch, you check your phone and no one has liked or commented on it. You:
Your aunt comments on every single thing you post, and it’s incredibly embarrassing. You:
You log on and see a picture of all of your friends hanging out without you. You:
You’re an artist. You work hard, and many people applaud your talent. You start an Instagram account to showcase your art. At first, it’s exciting to be followed by friends, but new followers and comments are soon scarce. People only "Like" and move on. You:
You answered mostly A's
From your answers it looks like you have a great perspective about the role of Instagram in your life. We love your strong sense of self and desire to grow as a person. Appreciating the positive and not obsessing over something that might be negative is a life skill that’s important for everyone to have. Go, you!
You answered mostly B's
Nice! Your answers suggest that you are a very thoughtful and sensitive person. It’s important to be able to be thoughtful about what happens online and remember that what might seem catastrophic is actually minor. You might want to open up some conversations about your emotions with a friend or a family member and get their input. We want your time on Instagram to be positive—as well as the time when you aren’t on Instagram! Taking a step back to give yourself some space could make a big difference.
You answered mostly C's
It looks like you’re in touch with your feelings and have a perspective that works for you. It also seems like you have a strong support system. If you sometimes feel upset about the response or lack of response you get on Instagram, you might want to take a step back to explore those feelings and how you deal with them. It may be helpful to make sure that the time you spend online is in balance with the rest of your life. To learn more about balance, click here.
A cartoonist you follow online is posting comics that talk a lot about depression and hopelessness. Then they abruptly stop posting. You:
Your best gamer friend starts following a bunch of other gamers who tell jokes and say things that make you uncomfortable—and your friend has been sharing that content, so you have to see it. You:
You run into a classmate who’s extremely upset. They tell you that their best friend has been talking about mental health issues and has indicated a high level of distress. You:
A friend of yours said something stupid on Instagram. They took it back and apologized, but the comments on their post are getting ugly. You:
You answered mostly A's
From your answers, we can tell that you’re empathetic and care about other people—you notice when someone seems down or upset. It can be hard to know what to do or say in these situations, no matter how old you are. Click here to learn more about reaching out to someone who’s in pain, and remember that if you ever see a post on Instagram that makes you think someone might harm themselves, you can report it anonymously and a team will respond and connect that person to resources and help. To make a report, tap above the post, then tap Report. Select “It’s Inappropriate > Self injury.”
You answered mostly B's
Your answers tell us that anyone would be lucky to have you as a friend. Reaching out when you see someone who seems to be upset is a meaningful and kind thing to do. If you want to learn more about supporting others, click here, and remember that if you ever see a post on Instagram that makes you think someone might harm themselves, you can report it anonymously and a team will respond and connect that person to resources and help. To make a report, tap above the post, then tap Report. Select “It’s Inappropriate > Self injury.”
You answered mostly C's
Based on your answers, we see that you’re a caring person who wants to help others. Sometimes it can be hard to know how to help, especially when the situation makes you emotional as well. Be sure to take care of yourself while you’re taking care of others. If you want to learn more about supporting others, click here, and remember that if you ever see a post on Instagram that makes you think someone might harm themselves, you can report it anonymously and a team will respond and connect that person to resources and help. To make a report, tap above the post, then tap Report. Select “It’s Inappropriate > Self injury.”
How to make Instagram work for you
Use these Pressure to be Perfect tips and Instagram tools to customize your experience and keep things positive.
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balancing act
The quality of the time you spend online is incredibly important to your well-being. So is the quantity; too much screen time could mean that you are neglecting other important things in your life. Use this worksheet to consider what the right amount of Instagram use is for you, and explore some tools to help you set limits. The goal is to make the most of all of your time, online or off.
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Being a good friend online
An important part of Pressure to be Perfect is being kind and supportive to others, in the same way, you’d expect others to be kind and supportive to you. There might be times when you notice someone on Instagram who seems to be feeling sad or angry. It can be really difficult to know what to say or do in those moments. Here are some ideas.
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