They say comparison is the thief of joy and it seems like we are seeing more of that with the rise of social media. The constant stream of content can cause some users to compare their own lives to other people.
If you ever feel like you’re falling behind when your life doesn’t match what you see on social media, you’re certainly not alone. More young adults in their 20s and 30s are voicing frustration over seeing the picture perfect milestones they can’t escape on their social media feeds.
Clinical psychologist Dr. Jen Hartstein of Hartstein Psychological Services joins NBC News to talk about how we are seeing more of this now because of social media, and how comparing and despairing is a real thing when everyone’s perfect moments are showing up in our feed daily.
Watch the full interview to learn how we can break out of social media comparison and be more confident in our own path.
