33 min
189. 5 ways to stop comparing yourself to others The Psychology of your 20s
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- Mental Health
Social comparison is the thief of joy - it will make us question everything that we have, doubt our own abilities, steal our sense of gratitude and peace. It also sometimes feels impossible to escape, especially in our 20s when we look to others for confirmation that we are doing something right. In today's episode we break down the 5 rules you need to stop comparing yourself to others and embrace the benefits of healthy social comparison, this includes:
Don't unfollow, don't suppress, recognise and expand
Keep your judgements realistic
Do things for YOU first
Water your own grass
Comparison as a motivator
Listen now to learn how you can control your urge to compare yourself to others!
Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast
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Social comparison is the thief of joy - it will make us question everything that we have, doubt our own abilities, steal our sense of gratitude and peace. It also sometimes feels impossible to escape, especially in our 20s when we look to others for confirmation that we are doing something right. In today's episode we break down the 5 rules you need to stop comparing yourself to others and embrace the benefits of healthy social comparison, this includes:
Don't unfollow, don't suppress, recognise and expand
Keep your judgements realistic
Do things for YOU first
Water your own grass
Comparison as a motivator
Listen now to learn how you can control your urge to compare yourself to others!
Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
33 min