We spend so much time scrolling on social media these days that we forget that the people we see are real. They all have their own lives full of their own issues, insecurities, and feelings. We live in an era of online bullying and trolls. This can have a devastating effect on people’s lives, families, and friends because it can lead to depression and, in some cases, suicide.

It’s a serious issue, and although the majority of people online are just like yourself and want to scroll and see what’s going on with the world and like some photos or statuses. A lot of people go online to take out their issues on other people, at their expense.

You may think that as long as you’re being respectful and keeping yourself to yourself online, you’re helping the trolling issue. However, by observing people commenting nasty and negative things on someone’s post and not taking any action to counter it then you’re standing by and allowing the behaviour yourself.

I’m not suggesting you start arguing with people in the comments sections online because that’s ultimately what they want. They seek a reaction and attention, but you can simply like that person’s post and write a quick positive comment. This will help to remind them that there are kind people in the world and that the negative comments aren’t true.

Make a Difference

Comment something kind on a person’s post where you can see people have been commenting negatively. It may seem like you’re not achieving anything or the person won’t even notice or care what you think. However, everyone responds positively to kindness, and you don’t know how much it might mean to someone’s day or mindset.

It’s easy to think, “That’s not my problem… I don’t know them well enough to comment… they’re just a celebrity, I’m sure they’re used to it… they’re confident and happy enough, I’m sure they can take it” etc. But what if you’re wrong? You don’t know what people are going through behind closed doors, whether they’re famous or not. Remember, it costs nothing and takes seconds to be kind.

How to Help With Online Bullying

It’s important to remember that everyone is the same deep down. Everyone has feelings and issues that they’re dealing with. Your positive comment can really make a difference to someone’s day. Online bullying is becoming increasingly common, and many people can feel alone with the issue.

It’s scarily becoming more and more common for young celebrities and vulnerable teenagers to take their own lives because of online bullying. You never know what other people are going through. If you’re not taking positive actions to support other people, then you’re not showing them that they’re not alone or that not everyone thinks that way about them. Your quick, positive comment on their post might mean nothing to you. However, you could totally change their mindset and brighten up their day. Moreover, it could give them a quick confidence boost, strengthening and building them up a little.

It’s easy to feel alone in the world when you’re struggling with issues. If you’re bombarded with negativity online, it can become too much and support your negative feelings towards yourself and your life. However, a little positive comment goes a long way. When you build others up, you also build up yourself and your energy.

Simply take 10 seconds out of your day to write a positive comment like “I love that dress… your hair looks great… that’s an amazing achievement… well done… you’re doing great” etc. It can have more impact than you know. Furthermore, it only takes a few seconds to go out of your way, and it’s uplifting and energising to be positive and spread kindness.

Remember

It’s time for you to be the change that you want to see in the world and in others. Remember, sitting back and not saying anything is arguably just as bad as the person making nasty comments. The more people stand up for others, the sooner positive change will happen online and in our everyday lives.

You may think that it won’t help commenting something nice, but if everyone thinks that way and no one says anything positive, then that person may feel like they’re alone or the negative comments are true.

It’s time to remember that the people you see on social media have feelings just like you. Furthermore, it’s important to stand up to bullies, be supportive, and show that someone cares.

It takes nothing to be kind, and it’s important to lift other people up and think about how you would feel and what support you would want if it were happening to you.

“If we all do one random act of kindness daily, we just might set the world in the right direction.”– Martin Kornfeld

Summary

Start spreading positivity and complimenting people in real life and on social media. Commenting something nice on a post where you see nasty comments will help you to show that person that not everyone is against them and that there are kind people in the world. It’s one small step toward helping the online bullying issue that is rising. Small actions from you can help to change someone’s day and mindset even if you think it is nothing.

Remember, you get what you put out into the world. Therefore, if you share positivity and kindness, then you will receive it back. Ignoring people being nasty and negative to others online doesn’t help the issue or the person being trolled. A little positivity goes a long way, and if you’re not part of the solution and standing up for others, then you’re part of the problem.

Turning away and pretending that you haven’t seen anything, that it’s not your problem, or that you can’t change anything is a damaging mindset to be in. If everyone thought that way, then online bullying would continue and become a worse issue and the norm. If you want to be the best possible version of yourself, start spreading positive and complimentary comments online, especially if you can see that person being attacked by others.

“The person who sends out positive thoughts activates the world around him positively and draws back to himself positive results.”– Norman Vincent Peale

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