Instagram Stories are like the Snapchat of yesteryear here for a good time, not a long time. They vanish in 24 hours, yet we agonize over them as if they’re being etched into the walls of the Louvre. Why? Because what if someone judges me?
Here’s a revolutionary idea: your Instagram stories are YOUR playground. Post what you want, because life’s too short to curate every moment as if you’re angling for a National Geographic documentary. Still not convinced? Let’s unpack why you should stop giving a hoot and start living your Instagram life unapologetically.
1. Nobody Remembers Anyway
Remember your friends story from last week? The one where he/she posted 57 blurry coldplay concert clips from Abu Dhabi with captions like “VIBES”? No? Exactly. People barely remember what they had for breakfast, let alone your story about accidentally putting salt in your coffee. Post the “oops” moments. They’re real, they’re funny, and they’re probably way more relatable than another gym selfie.
2. Judgment is a Full-Time Job (and No One Has the Time)
Here’s a little secret: no one is actually sitting there dissecting your stories like a crime scene investigator. If they are, that’s their problem. If they laugh at your 2 a.m. karaoke session? Good! You just gave someone free entertainment. You’re basically a philanthropist.
3. Your Stories Are a Vibe Check, Not a Resume
You don’t have to post like you’re curating a TED Talk. Your story isn’t LinkedIn; it’s the Instagram equivalent of doodling in the margins of your notebook. Throw up that random meme that’s relatable. Share your 7th coffee of the day. Post your cat playing with a dead butterfly. Nobody is expecting Shakespeare level storytelling, and if they are, they’re in the wrong app.
4. Overthinking is Exhausting
Should I post this picture of my half-eaten Anjal Fry ( King fish fry ), or will people think I’m unprofessional?” First of all, if someone decides you’re unprofessional based on King fish content, they’re projecting. Second, overthinking every story is a one-way ticket to Stressville. Nobody is asking for a dissertation about your dinner they just want to double tap and move on.
5. Your Personality > Perfection
Perfectly curated stories are nice, but they’re also kind of… boring. People love stories that feel real. Your half-burnt cooking, your bad karaoke, your dramatic retelling of that time a cat stole your sandwich? Gold. You’re not running a museum, you’re running a highlight reel of your chaos. Own it.
6. You’ll Attract Your Kind of People
When you post carefree, weird, and 100% you content, you attract people who vibe with that energy. Do you really want to impress the people who only appreciate Luxury Dining and muted beige aesthetic Cafe? No. You want the ones who’ll DM you saying, “Omg, I can’t believe you also dance to that Bhojpuri Song at 3 a.m.!”
7. Because It’s FUN
Remember fun? It’s that thing you used to have before you started stressing over likes and views. Instagram Stories are supposed to be fun! Post that awful Video. Share your terrible pun. Life is short, and your stories should be long on laughs, not anxiety.
Final Thoughts: Be a Rebel
In the end, Instagram Stories are just fleeting snapshots of life. So post that selfie with the unintentional double chin. Share that picture of your cat looking like a grumpy old man. The people who matter will love it, and the people who don’t? They’ll forget it by tomorrow.
Now go forth, my chaotic friend, and post that ridiculous story. And don’t forget to add a GIF of a dancing banana. Because if you’re not here for the dancing banana, what are you even doing on Instagram?