Finding Your Significance in a World Bombarded by Celebrity News

A quick look at the trending topics on Google today looked something like this:

• World Cup
  

• Wimbledon

• World Cup

• NBA
  
• Various TV celebrity news 
• World Cup
  
• 2 sci-fi show premiers
• World Cup
• World Cup
  

Honestly, my first thought after looking at this list was “Yay!” Two science fiction shows made the trending topics list!" My second thought was “Wow, this is completely focused on famous people and celebrity events. Where are the stories about normal people and regular, everyday life?” Soon I found myself pondering how easy it can be to lose ourselves in the flurry of media coverage about the glamorous and extravagant lives of celebrities – actors and athletes alike.

How one can be satisfied living a “normal” or “average” life when the lifestyles of the rich and famous are constantly bombarding our online world?

Here are some of my thoughts:

• Pour yourself into something you love – The best actors and athletes dedicate an enormous amount of time and effort to their craft. If you approach your art, hobby or job in the same manner, you’ll be one heck of a gardener, biker, public speaker, or {fill in the blank}. Sounds nice, huh?

• Practice gratitude – Count your blessings daily. Write them down so you can remember them when things get tough. Say thank you often. Give back to your community. It will come back to you in ways you never expected.

• Positive and important people – Surround yourself with positive and supportive people. Spend time with those you love and who support and challenge you. Do the same for them.

Give these a try. My bet is that your life will be so satisfying that you won’t have time to worry about the most recent celebrity news nor will you yearn as much for their extravagant lifestyle. You will have your own full and beautiful life!

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Bethany Raab is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Denver, Colorado.