Jun
11
Media lets us escape into another world. Period dramas like Bridgerton don't need to be "guilty pleasure." There's no need to feel guilty about managing your stress through good stories. Think of period dramas as a form of “self-care.” And you don’t have to be a fan to reap the...
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May
23
The APA’s recent Stress in America Survey 2021 conducted by the Harris Poll found that 84% of adults reported emotions linked with prolonged stress, such as anxiety, sadness, and anger. Video calling can make these feelings worse by amplifying the feelings of self-consciousness that can undermine self-esteem. Join me, Dr....
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May
22
Video calling has added to the high level of stress from COVID and increased self-consciousness Recent polls show measures of self-confidence and self-esteem down over pre-COVID measures Self-esteem can be bolstered by monitoring media content, identifying your inner critic, and adopting physical self-care rituals The end of the pandemic is...
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May
17
KEY POINTS: Social comparison is normal How we use the comparison determines how it affects us Looking for inspiration and ideas expands our world Focusing on things we can't change undermines our self-worth With practice, we can control how we react Everyone Compares Themselves to Others Social comparison has a...
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May
16
You only have to look at the number of shelves devoted to self-help in bookstores, the quantity of wellness apps in the App Store, or the frequency of self-care posts on Instagram to see that self-help and self-care are popular topics. This is actually a very good sign. Self-help and...
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Dr. Pamela Rutledge is available to reporters for comments on the psychological and social impact of media and technology on individuals, society, organizations and brands.