“Ensuring that we are comparing ourselves to realistic and attainable standards that inspire us is key.”
We absolutely love the Fitness Blender community - for so many reasons. Watching you interact with each other across various platforms, but especially here on our Community page, is so inspiring. Truly, the way you keep things positive, lift each other up, share advice and encouragement, ask questions that may be uncomfortable (knowing you won't be judged!), and generally just care about each other's health and well-being...it makes us happy! Very happy.
This positivity definitely came to mind as we read the latest expert article written by one of our amazing mental health experts, Dr. Haley S - Social Comparison: Tips for Making the Most of Comparisons. After so many years in the social media space, there was so much in this article that resonated, not just the quote above, and so much that made us ever prouder of our very own Fitness Blender community.
Generally, avoiding social comparison is going to be the best strategy, but is not possible all the time. Learn more in this article, by taking a deeper look at how social comparison happens, when it is helpful and harmful, and how to be intentional about our social comparison.
What strategies do you use to combat this natural process? We’d love to hear.
Expert Article on Social Comparison
“Ensuring that we are comparing ourselves to realistic and attainable standards that inspire us is key.”
We absolutely love the Fitness Blender community - for so many reasons. Watching you interact with each other across various platforms, but especially here on our Community page, is so inspiring. Truly, the way you keep things positive, lift each other up, share advice and encouragement, ask questions that may be uncomfortable (knowing you won't be judged!), and generally just care about each other's health and well-being...it makes us happy! Very happy.
This positivity definitely came to mind as we read the latest expert article written by one of our amazing mental health experts, Dr. Haley S - Social Comparison: Tips for Making the Most of Comparisons. After so many years in the social media space, there was so much in this article that resonated, not just the quote above, and so much that made us ever prouder of our very own Fitness Blender community.
✦ (Plus) Social Comparison: Tips for Making the Most of Comparisons
Generally, avoiding social comparison is going to be the best strategy, but is not possible all the time. Learn more in this article, by taking a deeper look at how social comparison happens, when it is helpful and harmful, and how to be intentional about our social comparison.
What strategies do you use to combat this natural process? We’d love to hear.
Also check out our other expert articles from this week:
✦ (Free) Treatment Options for Eating Disorders and Recovery Outcomes
✦ (Plus) 9 Tips on How To Keep Hip Joints Healthy