2-1-Q Newsletter: Fresh Ideas every Wednesday

Each Wednesday, we are going to look at 2 short ideas from me, 1 quote from others, and a question to consider. 

Sent by Jarrod Hood, December 13th, 2023

2 IDEAS FROM ME: 

1.

"There is so much in life to be grateful for. Blessings abound around all of us. Find ways to acknowledge this each day. "  

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2.

"Stop putting off your dreams in life. Maybe you are longing for a better opportunity for your child. A dream vacation with friends. You want to ask that person out but have not developed the courage to do it.  Go for what you want, or at least take a step towards that direction. By taking action steps, your dreams can be clarified and seen for what they are. Why wait?" 

 1 QUOTE FROM OTHERS: 

"We have seen that through the use of social media, children and adolescents are constantly exposed to comparisons with people they consider to be socially better off—who they find prettier, for example, or who seem to them to be wealthier, more popular and happier," explains Dr. Andrea Irmer, the DIPF researcher in charge of the study.

She adds, "We were also able to show that these upward social comparisons are related to the well-being of children and adolescents. So the more they were confronted with the alleged better lives of others on social media, the worse they felt." Not only that, "Our research further found that upward comparisons established the link between social media use and lower well-being. So they seem to be a central factor," Irmer said. 

Dr. Andrea Armer, discussing the research on how social media impacts children and adolescents.  

Source: MedicalXPress

1 QUESTION TO CONSIDER: 

What are your dreams for your family? Keep pushing forward.   

P.S. Christmas Group Therapy

Until next week, 

Jarrod Hood

Counselor, coach and content creator