Over the last 20+ years the world has undergone many changes. One of the biggest changes has to be the world of media. Magazines, televisions, cameras, radios, computers, cell phones and many other types of technology, used as means of communication, have transformed and been created. Perhaps two of the biggest transformations were the creation of magazines and eventually social media websites. Magazines went from paperback to digital, then social media came into play. With these new transformations in media people have changed with them. Maybe trying to fit in with what they see represented or trying not to fall behind in society. Whatever the case may be, people have started to change for what it seems, good and bad. Today, there are hundreds of social media websites including: blogs, dating sites, social networks, media sharing and social news. There are also thousands of magazines circulating including: music, beauty, health and many other genres. In modern times these tools have been used in ways that can be harmful and instrumental in many ways for many people. Purpose This article will examine the effects that social media and magazines tend to have on individuals. To help determine the effects of this type of media on the self, this article will discuss what the “self” is. We will also examine different types of social media and magazines, examining the positive and negative aspects that these types of media contribute to the self. The constant ongoing debate concerns what is believed to be the actual definition of the word self. What is the “self?” For a long time the question “What is the self?” has been debated by many people. According to Bermudez, Ma...... is a medium of paper ......and images and ideally wishes to possess the same qualities. Conclusion In conclusion, both producers and consumers of media deserve some responsibility in how social media and magazines have affected people and how they perceive themselves. The changes that these two types of media bring to people can be both beneficial and harmful. To live a happy and fulfilling life, people need to know that the intentions of the creators of social media and magazines were good and useful and that not everything shared and shown in the media is real. Therefore, it is not just the media producers who are to blame for the negativity; it is also in the hands of people, of consumers. As magazines and social networks become more prevalent in today's society, images and information are constantly shared as people continue to evolve.