They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but in today’s society,
   that picture is worth a thousand “likes”, which often generates income
   and clout for social media influencers. But at what cost?

   Many Millennials and Generation Zers are willing to go above and beyond
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   don’t have access or proximity to the lavish or adventurous lifestyles
   they see on their screens courtesy of their favourite celebs and
   influencers, or even their friends -- the fun, fashion, food, and
   travel. This constant obsession with keeping up with the Joneses or
   creating our own picture-perfect lives has been taxing on our health,
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   What many people don’t understand is that these celebrities and
   influencers, who earn millions to their hundreds, are oftentimes given
   for free what they have to shell out thousands of dollars to purchase
   - all to chase the almighty “‘like”.
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   In a recent poll that was running on Twitter and on Instagram, 65 per
   cent of Twitter respondents said that social media did not impact their
   spending habits, 19 per cent said it did, and 16 per cent said it did
   somewhat. However, the Instagram respondents gave a completely
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   spending habits, 19 per cent said it did, and 16 per cent said it did
   somewhat. However, the Instagram respondents gave a completely
   different result with 65 per cent agreeing that it does impact their
   spending habits. The main difference here is showing how persuasive
   pictures can be.