To keep your scroll under control, Beauty for a Purpose consulted the experts on six steps to stay positive and post social media updates with grace.
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Dr. Pamela Rutledge
onto Psychology of Media & Technology |
Don't buy into the myth that social media is the path to mental illness, depression or overwhelming envy. It is just part of our social world. We are all imperfect and different. That's part of the beauty of people. That doesn't mean we don't aspire to be our best selves. From a positive psychology perspective, practicing our best selves not only generates positive emotions, it helps us visualize the path to our goals. If you start looking at social media posts as people's goals rather than bragging, you will have more appreciation for them and yourself. If you find other people's post annoying, reclaim your power: unfriend, unfollow or log-off. If you wouldn't hang out with them offline, so why do you torment yourself with toxic friends on Instagram or Facebook. Pro user tip: evaluate your own posts. Are you guilty of the same kind of posts that you don't like from other people?
Avon calls this #beautyforapurpose, but we all know (thanks, Grandma!) that beauty is only skin deep. Positive psychology tells us that finding purpose and meaning in life is the best path to self-esteem and satisfaction with life. So try #livingforapurpose. Thanks @avon for posting the tips. As Eleanor Roosevelt supposedly said, no one can make you feel bad without your help.