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Hey Moji Maniacs!
Today's Emoji-A-Day post is celebrating Self-Love Day, as well as International Safer Internet Day for a double dose of positivity and protection. What better way to show yourself some love than by safeguarding your IRL heart and your digital heart? Those likes, posts, and shares matter, but what matters even more is that you protect your heart, identity and personal peace. ☮️
Let's explore how to be smart, strong, and compassionate as we navigate the online world. 💗
Quick Guide to Online Heart Smarts
- Password Protectors - Think of long, unique passwords (including letters, numbers, symbols) as the keys to your digital kingdom. Change them regularly for greater security. 🔐
- Red Flags at First "Like" - When seeking connection online, watch out for accounts with inconsistent stories, few photos, or pushy communication tactics. Trust your gut! 🚩
- The "Overshare" Snare - Avoid posting private info (birthdates, home address, travel plans) that can open you up to risk. Remember, the Internet has a long memory. 🤐
- Fact or Fiction - Fact-check news sources and viral posts before sharing, especially if they trigger strong emotions. Stick to reputable sources. 🤔
- The Friend Request Filter - Review all friend requests carefully on social media. Connect with people you know and trust offline. Voice and/or video verifying when adding folks who didn't come through "a friend of a friend" is prudent as well. 🧐
- Digital Detox - Schedule offline breaks! Step away from the screen to unwind in nature, enjoy quiet time, or connect face-to-face with loved ones. 🌳
- Think Before You Click - Impulsive choices can bring trouble, from embarrassing pics to online scams. Take a breath and pause before sending or responding. 😮💨
- Trusted Support - If you're facing cyberbullying, harassment, or any online threat, don't go it alone. Reach out to a trusted adult, report to support within apps, or utilize cyberbullying hotlines. You are not alone, you matter and help is always available. ❤️
✅ QUICK MOJI BITS & BYTES ✅
- The "Heartbleed" Bug - A massive internet security flaw in 2014 highlighted how passwords aren't the only thing we need to safeguard online.🪲
- Lock It Up - This versatile emoji represents privacy, security, and emotional protection. Keep yours strong! 🔐
- Express Yourself! - There are over 3,600 in the official Unicode library! That's a whole lotta ways to express yourself digitally. ✨
- Catfishing Coined - The term "catfishing" arose from the 2010 documentary "Catfish," chronicling the deceptive world of online personas. 🐟
- Pink Power - Pink often symbolizes compassion and nurturing, making it a popular choice for expressing self-love and support online.🩷
- Romance Scams = Big Bucks - Romance scams rake in more money than other common Internet scams - a heartbreak for unsuspecting victims and their bank accounts. Protect your wallet and your heart! 💸💔
- Password Problems - Common words and simple number sequences remain top hackable passwords. Let's get more creative - use at least !🤦♀️
- The Roots of Self-Love - The idea of caring for the self dates back centuries, explored by philosophers and spiritual texts worldwide.💖📜
- Phishing's Old School - Scammers have been "phishing" for personal information since the earliest days of the Internet! Staying vigilant is key. 🎣
Bonus Byte
- Heart of Ancient Egypt - In ancient Egyptian belief, the heart, not the brain, was considered the source of wisdom and the 'seat of the soul'. Perhaps an inspiration for our heart emoji usage today! 🫀
- Dolly Parton
- Rupi Kaur
- Lucille Ball
🌈 GET YOUR CREATIVITY ON 🌈
Moji Challenge Prompt- Part 1 - Your IRL Heart 🩷
- Choose emoji showcasing your favorite offline self-care activities! This could be walks in nature 🌳, yoga 🙏, music 🎶, cozy time with loved ones 🥰, or whatever puts a smile on your real-world face.
- How do these practices contribute to your inner strength and joy?
- Part 2 -Your Digital Heart 🩷
- Design a second heart to reflect how you take care of yourself online. Add emoji for setting screen time limits ⏳, unfollowing negative accounts 🙅♀️, prioritizing uplifting content, or enjoying a full digital detox 📵.
- Reflect on how you take care of your digital heart's wellbeing.
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Moji Magic 🪄
Turn one or both of your "Self-Love Heart" designs into unique keepsakes with the Moji Customizer. You pick the medium that speaks to you - poster, mugs, sticker, t-shirt? Your IRL heart and digital heart displayed side-by-side creates a powerful reminder of the vital connection between the online world and one's holistic sense of self.✨
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Moji Mashup 🩷+ 🔐 = ?
In this Moji Mashup we paired the Pink Heart 🩷 emoji with the Locked with Key 🔐 emoji for some heart smart art! Check out our Facebook or head on over to Pinterest to see what heart smart creation we cooked up in the Google Emoji Kitchen today! 🌟 -
Pink Heart on Emojipedia 🩷
Dig into the pink heart description and tech origin details, and unique emoji design versions across different platforms at Emojipedia, the ultimate emoji encyclopedia! 📚📲
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Playlist - A healthy heart knows that self-love comes in many forms... so does great music! Enjoy our diverse Heart Smart Playlist!
- I Love Me - Meghan Trainor, LunchMoney Lewis
- Fabulous - Ally Brooke
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Perfect to Me - Anne-Marie
- Lose You to Love Me - Selena Gomez
- NO Scrubs - TLC
- Stronger Woman - Jewel
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I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
- Trust the Process - Snak the Ripper
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I Love Myself Today - Bif Naked
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Freckles - Natasha Bedingfield
Need more music for heart-smart inspiration? Follow the Heart Smart Playlist on Spotify and add your own feel-good, self love, heart smart tracks in the comments below—we might just add yours to the list! 🎶
Wrappin' Up
There you have it – a whirlwind tour of protecting your IRL and digital well-being! Being "heart smart" online means safeguarding your private information, but it also includes cultivating self-love both in the real world and when surrounded by those glowing screens. It's a powerfully smart combo! 💥
A final thought... sending heartfelt emoji or sharing a kind comment – these make a difference! So go out there and spread that digital self-love around! 🌟🩷😊💖 Even small gestures of online positivity can create a ripple effect for yourself and others. Just be heart smart and online safe and savvy! 🔐
See ya tomorrow for another Emoji-A-Day adventure where we keep learning, creating, and discovering together! Believe in yourself – we sure do! ✨
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