Ever catch yourself scrolling through Instagram feeling like everyone else has their life together while you’re still figuring things out? You’re definitely not alone. The creators behind the MTV Base Room of Safety – Foyin_OG, Mawelele, and YandaWoods recently dropped some serious truth about social media, self-confidence, and staying real in a world full of filters.

Here’s the thing about social media, what you see is basically everyone’s highlight reel, not their blooper reel. Foyin_OG keeps it 100 when she says that seeing “perfect” lives every day can really mess with your head. But here’s her reminder: “Your reality is different from theirs.”

Translation? That influencer’s perfect morning routine? They probably had three takes and forgot to mention they were late for work. Focus on your own goals instead of getting caught up in the instant gratification game.

Mawelele called out something we’ve all seen (or maybe even done): people flexing stuff they don’t actually have. “People aren’t real out there, they go to the mall, to take pictures in shops and just put it out there for likes .”

Sound familiar? The pressure to keep up with what everyone else is posting can be real, but it’s also exhausting and totally unnecessary.

YandaWoods brings a unique perspective, the trend of living “flashy” lifestyles online has created unnecessary pressure, particularly among young audiences. She noted that many people feel compelled to appear successful. “That’s why we have so many kids my age living all these fake lifestyles because we all want to seem like we have something that we don’t,” she said.

When someone whose job involves being online tells you that your worth isn’t tied to your feed, that’s worth listening to.

The episode wraps up with probably the most important reminder, embrace who you are beyond the screen. The creators urge young people to focus on self-awareness, putting in the work, and being authentic instead of constantly comparing themselves to others.

Their final words? “You are exactly where you’re meant to be in your journey.” Keep your real life and digital presence aligned but remember which one actually matters more.

The MTV Base Room of Safety continues to create space for the conversations we all need to have about growing up in the digital age. This episode’s raw honesty and practical advice reminds us that behind every screen is a real person dealing with real challenges – just like you.

The bottom line? Your worth was never determined by likes, follows, or how your life looks online. You’re enough, exactly as you are, right now.