From the moment we’re born, we’re influenced directly and indirectly to think a certain way about who we are, what we should be and what we should have. The family home, educational institutions, organized religious groups, sports clubs, social circles and workplaces are just some of the many spheres of influence. And in the digital age where our screens follow us everywhere, what was once our reprieve from the outside world —alone time— is chock full of messages about how we should think, look and feel if we want to be “liked”, “happy” or “successful.”
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