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Let's all put down our phones and unplug from the selfie obsession on No Selfies Day, March 16! This holiday was created to promote self-love and healthy body image by taking a break from oversharing photos of ourselves online. It is also a great excuse to get out into nature or just enjoy some quality time with friends sans camera.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Invention of Photography</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the 19th century, photography was invented and the ability to capture oneself in a "selfie" became possible, although it was quite rare due to the complexity and cost of early cameras.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2003</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Term "Selfie" Coined</div><div class='timeline-text'>An Australian man coined the term "selfie" after posting a photo of his lip he had stitched up after a party.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Instagram Launches</div><div class='timeline-text'>Instagram launched, quickly becoming a popular platform for selfies and drastically changing the landscape of photo sharing.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>"Selfie" Oxford's Word of the Year</div><div class='timeline-text'>Oxford Dictionaries named "selfie" the Word of the Year, reflecting its widespread usage and cultural significance.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>"Selfie" Enters the Dictionary</div><div class='timeline-text'>The term "selfie" was officially added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First No Selfies Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>In response to the selfie craze and to promote self-love and healthy body image, No Selfies Day was created and recognized on March 16.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share a meaningful photo</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Post a meaningful photo that you’ve taken of something or someone else. This could be a beautiful sunset, your pet, or a meaningful moment between friends and family.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Write a thoughtful post</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Write a post about why selfies are bad for self-esteem and why it’s important to embrace the beauty in all kinds of people, regardless of what they look like.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Leave nice comments</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Leave some uplifting comments on friends’ photos that are not selfies. Compliment them on how good they look but focus more on their character and personality traits.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Be kind to yourself</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to practice self care and do something that makes you feel good about yourself. Take a bubble bath, read a book, go for a walk, talk to a friend, etc.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Engage in an activity</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Do something that doesn’t involve taking pictures of yourself or posting anything online. Instead, go out and explore your city with friends or try something new like rock climbing.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>No selfie day encourages thoughtful reflection</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>No Selfies Day is a day dedicated to taking a break from the constant selfies we tend to take in our daily lives. Instead of getting bogged down by vanity, it gives us an opportunity to pause and think more deeply about our everyday experiences. This can help us recognize the beauty in life's simple moments that are often overlooked.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>No selfie day promotes meaningful connections</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>When you take the time to look up from your phone and engage with the people around you, it can create more meaningful interactions and lasting memories than any photo or post ever could. Spending time connecting with others without being filtered through a camera lens can boost confidence, foster stronger relationships and ultimately make us better citizens of the world!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>No selfie day encourages appreciation for nature</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By focusing less on ourselves and more on our environment, No Selfie Day helps promote a greater understanding of how our actions affect the world around us. It also teaches us to appreciate beautiful natural landscapes without needing to have them immortalized electronically. Taking time out of your day on this observance is sure to be beneficial as a reminder to be conscious of nature!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Selfies Can Impact Mental Health</h3><p class='facts-content'>Several studies suggest that frequent selfie-taking can have negative impacts on mental health, related to self-esteem, body image and social comparison.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Selfies are a Major Safety Risk</h3><p class='facts-content'>Cases of injuries and even deaths caused by risky selfie attempts, such as high-risk locations or distracted driving, are well documented.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Selfies Can Distort Facial Perception</h3><p class='facts-content'>Selfies taken at a close distance can distort facial features, leading to skewed self-perception and even influencing decisions to have plastic surgery.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Selfies Can Foster Narcissistic Traits</h3><p class='facts-content'>Psychologists warn that excessive selfie posting may fuel self-centered behavior and narcissistic personality traits.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>There's an Official Psychological Term Called "Selfitis"</h3><p class='facts-content'>"Selfitis" is a term coined by researchers that represents the obsessive taking of selfies. It is considered a genuine mental condition.</p></div></div>
No Selfies Day is celebrated on March 16 every year. In 2024 No Selfies Day will occur on a Saturday.
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