Catherine Houlihan

England

Managing Editor at ITV News

Managing Editor, @ITVBorder

Articles

‘What I eat in a day’ TikTok videos may do more harm than good

1 week ago | thenewdaily.com.au | Catherine Houlihan

You may have come across those “what I eat in a day” videos on social media, where people – usually conventionally attractive influencers wearing activewear – list everything they consumed that day. They might seem like harmless fun but in fact they can reinforce dangerous ideas about food, weight and body image. I’ve worked with people with eating disorders who watch these videos and have seen first hand how harmful this content can be. Here’s what the research says and what you need to know.
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2 weeks ago | shethepeople.tv | Catherine Houlihan

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Popular 'What I Eat in a Day' Videos Could Have 5 Dangerous Downsides

2 weeks ago | sciencealert.com | Catherine Houlihan

You may have come across those "what I eat in a day" videos on social media, where people – usually conventionally attractive influencers wearing activewear – list everything they consumed that day. They might seem like harmless fun but in fact they can reinforce dangerous ideas about food, weight and body image. I've worked with people with eating disorders who watch these videos and have seen first hand how harmful this content can be. Here's what the research says and what you need to know.
Those 'what I eat in a day' TikTok videos aren't helpful. They might even be harmful

2 weeks ago | medicalxpress.com | Catherine Houlihan |Lisa Lock |Andrew Zinin

You may have come across those "what I eat in a day" videos on social media, where people—usually conventionally attractive influencers wearing activewear—list everything they consumed that day. They might seem like harmless fun but in fact they can reinforce dangerous ideas about food, weight and body image. I've worked with people with eating disorders who watch these videos and have seen first hand how harmful this content can be. Here's what the research says and what you need to know.
Those ‘what I eat in a day’ TikTok videos aren’t helpful. They might even be harmful

2 weeks ago | tolerance.ca | Catherine Houlihan

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Por que procrastinamos? Confira 5 formas de combater o hábito

2 weeks ago | terra.com.br | Catherine Houlihan

Você só consegue iniciar uma tarefa administrativa chata depois de deixar sua casa completamente limpa? Você deixa para ler os e-mails mais complicados somente no final do dia? Adiar uma meta ou tarefa - geralmente para fazer algo menos importante - é conhecido como procrastinação e afeta muitos de nós. A maioria das pessoas relata procrastinação em algumas ocasiões, mas para outras isso pode ser crônico.
Por que procrastinamos? Confira 5 formas de combater o hábito

2 weeks ago | estadao.com.br | Catherine Houlihan

Você só consegue iniciar uma tarefa administrativa chata depois de deixar sua casa completamente limpa? Você deixa para ler os e-mails mais complicados somente no final do dia? Adiar uma meta ou tarefa - geralmente para fazer algo menos importante - é conhecido como procrastinação e afeta muitos de nós. A maioria das pessoas relata procrastinação em algumas ocasiões, mas para outras isso pode ser crônico.
Why do I procrastinate? And can I do anything about it?

3 weeks ago | dailymaverick.co.za | Catherine Houlihan

THE CONVERSATION Procrastinating can be a coping mechanism for anxiety, but usually only works in the short term. Can you only start a boring admin task once your house is clean? Do you leave the trickiest emails to the end of the day?
Deixa tudo pra depois? Veja cinco dicas para deixar de procrastinar

4 weeks ago | uol.com.br | Catherine Houlihan

Carregando player de áudioVocê só consegue iniciar uma tarefa administrativa chata depois de deixar sua casa completamente limpa? Você deixa para ler os emails mais complicados somente no final do dia? Adiar uma meta ou tarefa —geralmente para fazer algo menos importante— é conhecido como procrastinação e afeta muitos de nós. A maioria das pessoas relata procrastinação em algumas ocasiões, mas para outras isso pode ser crônico.
How to stop procrastinating? First, understand why you’re doing it

1 month ago | scroll.in | Catherine Houlihan

Can you only start a boring admin task once your house is clean? Do you leave the trickiest emails to the end of the day? Delaying a goal or task – usually to do something less important instead – is known as procrastination and it affects many of us. Most people report procrastinating some of the time, but for others it can be chronic. While procrastination is common, it can be frustrating and lead to feelings of shame, guilt and anxiety.