Then you start scrolling through Facebook and Instagram.
makes it out to be.
Heres what to know.
Are you experiencing a form of survivor guilt?
This is something thatDr.
But, that doesnt necessarily mean that we need to stop celebrating completely.
According to Brooks, we can differentiate the social celebration of an achievement from the individual acknowledgement.
Can (and should) we celebrate our wins right now?
I got a new job, but you just lost yours, but you will celebrate mine anyway.
Its a little bit complicated to negotiate right now.
Acknowledge tensions
Rather than stepping over the elephant in the room, think about naming it.
So its not trouncing or stepping on other peoples experiences, she notes.
Its acknowledging that experiences may be different.
The human experience is full of struggle and no one is immune to that.
Seeing victory despite adversity can provide a reason for hope and inspiration we can all get behind.
Recognize others wins
Think of it asthe opposite approach to schadenfreude.
Remember to also acknowledge and celebrate successes small and large that you see around you, Streiff explains.
Everyone can use an extra dose of recognition and appreciation these days.
Having a simple Friday night pizza party or sharing a movie with family feels really good.
The global pandemic has recalibrated my priorities so celebrating doesnt have to be big or expensive!
But Stahl says that theres another side to that, too.
Its also OK to be OK, she explains.
