When you share video or pictures of yourself working out, what is your motivation? Is it to hold yourself accountable by letting people know when you’re exercising? Is it to encourage other people who may not feel the push to be active? Is it to have a visual record of your progress? Or is it to internally motivate yourself to keep going?
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Whatever the reason, there are people out there who can’t stand it when people share their workout updates. They think it’s narcissistic. They think it’s “extra.” They might be right. There are some who like to do a lot of humblebragging about themselves. But sometimes, the people with the problem with such posts are really just hating and looking for a way to feel better about the fact that they’re not being active themselves. I’ve seen a lot of stories and conversations as of late about how before and after pictures, exercise videos and fitness updates are annoying, but not very much talk about how, in many cases, issues with these things stem from envy. We’re all guilty of it from time to time.
Could you be someone who is quietly jealous of the work someone else is putting in? Here are a few signs. If it sounds like you, don’t hate. Instead, get moving.
