Why Not Compare Yourself To Others?
Why Not Compare Yourself To Others?
It is quite common for all of us to entertain ourselves today by watching other people’s vlogs, social media posts, Instagram stories, reels, and TikTok videos.
We can’t help but compare our lives to theirs however that is never a good idea. Why is not a good idea to compare yourself to others?
It is not a good idea to compare yourself to others because when you do and put your focus on what they are doing and how they are living their lives you end up wasting your energy, and precious time, feeling bad, less grateful and joyful about your own life.
Next let’s discuss seven further reasons why comparing yourself to others can block your own joy and happiness.
Why Comparison To Others Can Block Your Joy
You have been trained by society to constantly compare yourself to others and therefore feel that it is very normal.
As a baby you were probably compared to other babies as far as your height and weight are concerned and whether you are above or below average on a growth chart and graph.
When you were in school you were then compared to other students and their grades and where you ranked in the class.
So, it makes complete sense then that you would continue to compare yourself to others throughout your life and are unable to live the authentic fulfilling purpose-driven life that you came here to live.
Here are seven reasons comparison will block your joy and happiness.
Creates An Illusion That Others Live A Perfect Life
When you scroll on social media you assume, think, and feel that everyone’s life looks perfect and happier than your own.
Always remember most people are posting a few seconds of their life for everyone to see. You have no idea what the rest of their minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, and life look like.
All human beings have their challenges in life that they go through so that they can grow as long as they are on this earth school. Most people will not post those challenging moments for the world to see.
Stop making assumptions about other people’s lives based on what they post and spend your energy and time instead on discovering and fulfilling your purpose and calling.
Affects Your Self-esteem
Comparing yourself to others will negatively affect your self-esteem and your overall mental health. When you compare yourself to other people you may feel that you are not worthy of all the good things that they have in their life because you do not have it.
Know that you are worthy, valuable, and enough just the way you are otherwise you wouldn’t be here. You are perfect just the way you are and were made to fulfill your purpose.
Keep your focus on the fulfillment of your purpose and do not waste time comparing yourself to others.
Stops You From Living An Authentic Life Path
Know without a doubt that everybody has unique gifts, life paths, visions, and purposes. Your soul came here for a reason and it is not the same reason as theirs. You are an individualized expression of your creator.
Learn to discover what your unique gifts are and keep your focus on using them to fulfill your Soul’s calling and purpose before it is too late and it is time for you to leave this earth.
Prevents You From Focusing On Your Growth
When you compare yourself to other people you miss out on the opportunity to acknowledge your self-growth. So instead of comparing yourself to other people compare yourself to who you were yesterday.
Make sure you are always learning and growing so that you can serve your purpose and help others in a bigger and better way.
The purpose of all souls is to grow and serve others. How you serve exactly will depend on your unique gifts and purpose.
Keeps You From Charting Your Own Life Vision
Comparison will lead you to desire a life that others are living and have their goals, dreams, and life vision. You may feel jealousy and resentment towards them for having that kind of life.
These feelings are not in alignment with your soul. Send them love and blessings instead and know that whatever is possible for them to achieve is also possible for you. Your life has infinite possibilities and abundance is your birthright.
Remember you are most likely not here for the same purpose as them and therefore you have to work on your own life vision, mission, and goals.
Prevents You From Celebrating Your Achievements
Comparing yourself to others will prevent you from valuing and celebrating your achievements no matter their size.
Focus on measuring your achievements and growth and take the time to acknowledge and celebrate your milestones reached and all lives of the people that you were able to impact positively.
This will motivate you to continue to improve, stay, and move forward on your purposeful path and growth.
Makes You Forget To Celebrate Your Unique Strengths
Instead of wanting unique strengths that others have take the time to celebrate and appreciate your unique strengths and gifts that you have been blessed with and use them to fulfill your purpose.
Know that your creator loves you and has given you gifts and trusted you with the responsibility as a member of his army to serve others and fulfill your Soul calling and purpose.
Makes You Chase Other’s Wisdom
Instead of chasing other people’s success and wisdom and copying them learn to spend time in the quiet, connect to your creator, and tap into your inner loving guidance(intuition) and wisdom to fulfill your purpose.
Implementing daily mindfulness practices into your life will help you become more aligned with your soul and uniqueness.
You are here to live a joyful happy life and you’re here to fulfill your purpose don’t worry about other people and what they are doing with their life don’t waste your time because you are only here temporarily and the most time you spend comparing yourself to others the less time you’ll have to fulfill your purpose.
Limit your time on social media if it is affecting you and keeping you from living your authentic purpose-driven life.
In conclusion, you now know that it is not a good idea to compare yourself to others because when you do and put your focus on what they are doing and how they are living their lives you end up wasting your energy, and precious time, feeling bad, less grateful and joyful about your own life.
You also know comparing yourself to others leads to you living an unhappy life because you think others are living a perfect life, it affects your mental health and self-esteem, stops you from living an authentic life path.
It also prevents you from focusing on your growth, charting your life vision, celebrating and valuing your achievements and strengths, and makes you chase other people’s success and wisdom instead of your own.
I hope you are now inspired and empowered to live your authentic, best, fulfilling life of purpose and impact and immediately stop comparing yourself to others.
Next, read how much mental illness is caused by social media? for further helpful insights and tips.