Are You Pushing Your Self-Destruct Button? - Wellbeing Wisdom Tiny Bites Podcast

Are you in the very destructive habit of comparing yourself to others? Maybe you look at another person and think “they’re better-looking than me.” Maybe you struggle with something at work that another co-worker finds easy and think “they’re smarter than me.” Maybe you look at the achievements of your classmates and think “they so much more successful than me.”

The moment you compare yourself to someone else, you gut your self-confidence. It doesn’t matter what that comparison is about, it doesn’t matter whether it feels small or large, by the simple act of comparing yourself to another person, you are judging yourself and finding yourself lacking.

Comparison is normal human behavior – it’s part of the decision-making process. That doesn’t mean it’s beneficial, so if you’re in the habit of comparing your “whatever” to someone else’s “whatever” try this instead: admire that quality in them. Say it to them if that feels right, or just say it inside your head. At the end of the words of admiration, stop – nothing can come out of your mouth or inside your head that has anything to do with how you measure up by comparison.

Admiration, not comparison, will begin to undo the damage you’ve done to yourself.

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