Thursday, April 24

Use Comparisons for Growth Instead of Feeling Inferior

When we notice that uncomfortable feeling of envy arising, we have a decision to make: We can beat ourselves up over the gap between where we are and where they are, or we can ask ourselves: “What is this comparison telling me about what I’m wanting/needing right now?” and “What can I learn from this person to get myself closer to where I want to be?”

One of these options is based on ego gratification and external validation; the other is based on self-compassion and a desire to live the best life we can.

Making this choice isn't necessarily easy to do in the moment, but it is possible.

- Hannah Braime

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