Are You Living Your Best Life Or Best Lie?: Social Media & Comparison

We learn as children to never judge a book by its cover but for some reason, we tend to do just that as we scroll through our news feed. In this episode, Kea tackles how social media brings out insecurities when posts are only demonstrating the highlight reel of someone's life. She also talks about when social media was a trigger for her and how she's worked on healing, and not allow social media to make her doubt her abilities and minimize her accomplishments. Perception is reality. What are the stories you tell yourself? Kea gives us homework to help us go beneath the surface and discover where our emotions and thoughts are tied to that come to the surface when we scroll our news feed.

Are You Living Your Best Life Or Best Lie Article?
https://firefliesunite.com/blog/are-you-living-your-best-life-or-best-lie

The Mighty Article: When Social Media Can Trigger Anxiety
https://themighty.com/2016/04/how-s0cial-media-can-trigger-anxiety/

Mind, Body & Soulness Segment: Article On Study Listening To Nature Sounds
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/03/170330132354.htm

Essential Oils To Help For Sleep:
Lavendar
Cedarwood
Bergamont Orange

Article on Oils that Help With Sleep: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2014/03/essential-oils-sleep.html

Therapist Shout-Out: T. Smith Counseling
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/tatiana-n-smith-mckinney-tx/180148

Kea Interviews:
Talking On The Couch
http://talkingoffthecouch.com/2018/08/09/ep-ep-41-depression-suicide-shedding-light-in-the-darkness/

Good Morning Washington
https://wjla.com/features/good-morning-washington/raising-awareness-of-mental-health-resources-for-minorities

Where to find Kea on social media and join the mental health conversation?
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