Comparison is the thief of joy—blah, blah, blah. You’ve heard it before, but has it ever stopped you from scrolling through someone’s curated Instagram life and immediately questioning all your ...
Constantly comparing yourself to others is like running a race with no finish line—you’re always chasing someone else’s life instead of enjoying your own. But breaking that cycle doesn’t mean ...
Author's Note: The following is an excerpt from the book (click on title): “How to Let Go of Negative Thoughts & Emotions – A Practical Guide." "I generally find that comparison is the fast track to ...
I still remember the day I got my first social media account. I was in my teens, fresh-faced and eager to connect with friends without any notion of how it might affect my sense of self-worth. Fast ...
The more money you earn, the more choices you have, but it may never feel like enough if you keep comparing yourself to others. A Redditor recently had this concern, as she continues to stack herself ...
Comparing ourselves to others is a natural human behavior, often fueled by social media and societal pressures. What's most important than all other when you tie the knot? [Credit: Davina Diaries] ...
It’s time to get real about a growing, insidious problem that’s linked to depression and other mental health challenges. It’s affecting you, it’s affecting me, and it’s affecting our children: it’s ...
"When you are happy just being yourself and you don't compare or compete, everyone will respect you." This line from Stephen Mitchell's translation of the Tao Te Ching has always resonated with me.
Zachary Zane is a Brooklyn-based sex and dating expert, columnist, activist, and author of 'Boyslut: A Memoir and Manifesto' and co-author of 'Men’s Health: Best. Sex. Ever.' ...
As human beings, one of the most common tendencies we share is the habit of comparing ourselves, our situation, our circumstances and our lives to those around us. We look to see whether we’re doing ...
Using others as a measuring stick to assess your own worth is widely embedded in our highly competitive culture. This process starts fairly early in childhood when students are stratified based on ...