We love Facebook Memories for being a personal time capsule. But there are downsides, particularly if the festive season is getting you nostalgic. It’s really easy to fall into comparison – even if it’s your own life. We’ve got some tips backed by research to help you look back without getting stuck.

LINKS

• ‘Is There a Dark Side to Nostalgia?’ Robert Yaniz Jr for Rewire.com.
• ‘The Two Faces of Nostalgia’ Professor Hal McDonald for Psychology Today.
• ‘What Is Nostalgia Good For? Quite a Bit, Research Shows’ by John Tierney for The New York Times.
• Follow The Space on Instagram @thespace_podcast.
• Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram @novapodcastsofficial.

CREDITS
Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88.
Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy.
Executive Producer: Elise Cooper.
Editor: Adrian Walton.

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