You Are Enough. Stop Comparing Yourself To Others

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Comparison truly is the thief of joy

I have insecurities, too, don’t you? We all do. It is human nature to compare ourselves with others to obtain a sense of where we stand in life, but it might be stressful and detrimental. Let me tell you why comparing yourself with others should be avoided.

We only see the best in people when they post on Facebook or Instagram while hiding other aspects of their lives that may not seem as glamorous. Comparing ourselves to others who appear to be enjoying extraordinary lives might set us down a road of low self-esteem or depression, causing us to feel worse than before because we believe there is no way out for us.

As we begin to reflect on this challenging year, it’s too easy to compare our insecurities to other people’s highlight reels. It’s like we’re in a race where everyone gets a head start except for us. Let us consider the following points before we go down the rabbit hole.

How can I stop comparing myself to others?

It seems impossible for a blogger to compare myself to others. We have to remove comparisons because we’re not going to win this one. Comparisons will destroy our lives in the process, stealing our earnings. It’s a considerable risk that we spend the same effort on every aspect of our daily lives unless we really stop comparing ourselves to others. By nature, we are competitive in heart and other people’s eyes. It’s in our blood, so it’s also in our minds, but we can beat this challenge by considering some key points below:

Our fears and insecurities are universal

We all have our fears and insecurities: it has universality and everyone has them! They are embedded within our brain system and how we work. We should remember that our insecurities and fears make us human, so we should not feel ashamed of them. Some are better at hiding them, but we all have insecurities in reality.

Insecurities can also make us more motivated in the activities that we perform every day because it gives us a considerable fear against our minds and insecurities. Reminding yourself of this fact will help you stop comparing yourself to others because you’ll realize that insecurities are universal, and everyone feels them in one way or another.

Keep an eye on your triggers

Triggers are the moments when a person reacts to a specific condition using particular stimuli as an effect. They trigger insecurities in individuals because it increases the feeling of being out of control. It is important to be mindful of the things that trigger our insecurities so that we can work on them and hopefully overcome them.

What are your triggers? Driving by million-dollar neighborhoods? Walking by a fancy restaurant? Learn how to recognize triggers. One way to remember the things that cause you insecurities is to keep a journal. You can write them down. Self-awareness is powerful. You can start to understand yourself better, which will help you stop comparing yourself to others in unhealthy ways.

Remember We Compare The Worst Of Ourself With The Best Of Others

We see people’s success in a broader sense by looking at their strengths. We should not be in the habit of comparing our lives to others, particularly when making us feel bad. We should consider our weaknesses first to find out how to improve ourselves before making any comparisons.

We all need time to set realistic expectations for others because sometimes, it seems like their lives are perfect! The truth is, we only see the best parts of their lives and not the struggles they may be going through.

Remember, we are comparing the worst of ourselves with the best of others. This is not a fair comparison because it’s not realistic. We should focus on comparing ourselves with people in a similar situation as us, and not people in a completely different situation.

Your Social Media Feed Is Full Of Distorted Reality

Social networks are nothing but spotlight-film. Facebook and Instagram merely give a quick glimpse at those who have posted such bright, joyous photos on social media. It may be filmed for a time, and an article may also be published. Maybe it really was an extremely joyful moment for one of the people.

It is like your social media feed is full of distorted reality in which you can easily compare yourself to others around the world. We all know that social media has its good and bad sides; it’s about time we start using it with a grain of salt.

Stop comparing yourself to others on social media, and remember that their lives are not as perfect as they seem!

Shift the focus back to you!

Give your accomplishments some serious attention. Focus on the things in your life that make you feel good about yourself. A feeling of achievement might help you feel more secure in yourself and lessen the need to compare yourself to others in harmful ways.

After all, if someone else is living their best life, they should be allowed to without any judgment from us!

The world is not in competition with you, and it does not revolve around you; sometimes, it is best to stop comparing yourself with others to feel better about yourself and your position in the world. You will be more productive in every area of your life when you shift the focus back to you. Comparison truly is the thief of joy.