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"Ugh, how could you watch that?" "This show is so shallow." "Aren't there better things to do with your time?" Insert the name of any reality series (The Bachelor, Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Real Housewives, Vanderpump Rules) into one of those
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Doing anything that is intentional with the goal of relaxation is a form of self-care. It's okay to use media to check out for a little, to regroup, to do something that rejuvenates us without worrying about the moral judgment of someone else, whether it's Reality TV or classic films. It's often about the ability of the media to creative positive emotions by providing escape or even a bit of social connection--something that allows for cognitive relaxation, not effort.