“If you love – or hate – selfies, you might have taken an interest in some recent headlines claiming that “selfitis”, the compulsion to take pictures of yourself and post them on social media, has now been proven to be an actual condition…” Read the full article HERE.
Category: Body Image
Rethinking Perfectionism (for Women)
“There is no such thing as perfection. It’s merely a constructed idea, and believing in it not only wastes time and energy, but also provides a false sense of hope and security. Teach your girl that making mistakes is a natural and necessary part of life. The human experience is complete with triumphs and failures,…
Sarahah: a self-esteem booster?
Maybe you have heard of the app, Sarahah, that has become quite the fad lately. People can send anonymous messages- hopefully positive ones- to the intended recipient. While it is intended to be a positive “self-esteem” booster, I’m concerned about the anonymity of it and the related dangers. (YikYak was also once considered harmless but…
Social Media and Teens
Part of the problem is that when we look at social media, we are comparing our internal reality to what someone else’s “external” post. Read more about how social media can impact teens here.