In a world filled with people posting all of their best moments on platforms like Instagram, it’s easy to compare yourself to other people. You may even become discouraged because your life doesn’t look like what you see on the screen. Comparing yourself to others has real-life effects on your mental health, including anxiety, negative thoughts, depression, and even overspending.
It’s so important nowadays to remember that for many people, social media is a highly edited place where only the best days, angles, and experiences are shown. I call this their highlight reel.
When you water your own garden, you are caring for your mind, body, and soul. And when you focus on this, your life will continue to blossom. If you stay busy focusing on things that make you happy and efforts that propel you forward, you won’t have the time to focus on what other people are doing and if they’re doing more than you. Plus, the only person you should ever be comparing yourself to is who you were yesterday – not other people.
Remember, small steps add up in significant ways. If you’re unsure where to go or what to do, start with little things that can lead you in the right direction. That’s how the universe works––energy flows where attention goes. You will be rewarded and guided to bigger and better places by putting effort into yourself.
Ready to become the version of yourself you’re obsessed with? Here are 4 practical tips to stop comparing yourself to others!
Practice Gratitude
Reminding yourself of the things you are grateful for can change your life. It allows you to find joy in things, both little and big. It also trains your mind to focus on the positive, making it much easier when something negative arises. When you focus on the good, more good will come your way.
Focus On Your Strengths
Just like you remind yourself of things you are grateful for, remind yourself of things you love about yourself. A great exercise that can help you with this is to write down three things every day that you love about yourself. It could be your work ethic, kindness, or anything in between. By doing this, you will cement this in your mind, and negative self-talk will slowly dissipate.
Complete With Yourself, Not Others
Like I said earlier, the only person you should be competing with is the person you were yesterday and the goals you have already achieved. Every time you accomplish a goal, make a bigger goal. This is how to truly become unstoppable!
Take A Social Media Break
Sometimes the best thing you can do is just take a break. If you’re constantly comparing yourself to other people, maybe it’s time to set down the phone for a little while. It can be extremely healthy to focus on your day-to-day life instead of getting caught up scrolling on Instagram for hours. Use that time to work on yourself, what makes you happy, and your goals!
