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\u00a0Overcoming Unhelpful Thinking<\/h1>\n

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Challenge: Think to yourself – when you post a picture online what is it often of? Where do you post it? And why do you post it?<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Often, when people post pictures or videos online it is of themselves on holiday, at social events, with friends and family or doing hobbies. This can inspire you to try out a local restaurant, put a different country on your bucket list, bake a new dish or learn a new life skill.\u00a0 However, it is important to bear in mind that people only ever post about their highlights and the good times, and this doesn\u2019t necessarily translate to a picture perfect life.\u00a0 Photoshop, exaggerations, #ad and filters can make things appear different then they really are.\u00a0 Too often it is easy to see images of other peoples\u2019 lives online and compare it to our own. We might feel lonely<\/a>, or have a fear of missing out (FOMO), when we see pictures of our friends doing things without us. We might feel jealous<\/a> of people\u2019s lives; their families, homes, holidays or clothes. This can lead to us feeling under pressure to change or fit in.\u00a0 When this happens, it is important to recognise and challenge unhelpful ways of thinking.<\/p>\n

Common unhelpful thinking patterns:<\/strong><\/p>\n