Life is not a snapshot. It's a motion picture.
And that's something many of us forget when we're on social media.
A few months ago, an undergraduate student reached out to me on Instagram for some advice on applying for a master's.
She told me she wanted to chat because she saw my life highlights on Instagram. It dawned on me that my profile is quite deceiving...
I only have 7 posts on my profile, including accomplishments like...
Competing at the Powerlifting World Championships...
And completing my Master's in Exercise Physiology...
Oh, and we can't forget everyone's favourite...
I almost died sniffing ammonia like cocaine before testing out my 1 rep max for squats.
(I know you're going to try to find this video, so let me save you time. HERE's me showing you what NOT to do when sniffing ammonia).
But these are all snapshots and highlights of my life. I didn't share that I strained my shoulder, hip flexor and lower back.
Or that I had trouble sleeping for years as a powerlifter. Or how I almost failed my first semester of my master's and wanted to drop out.
Snapshots don't tell you the entire story. Instead, look for motion pictures that share a journey.
Moving forward, I'm going to be careful with how I share my journey with y'all. By sharing the ups AND the downs. Sharing more of the motion picture instead of the snapshot.
—Christine
P.S. "Life is not a snapshot. It's a motion picture." quote was taken from Nic Peterson's book, Bumpers.