The Cycle of Self-Comparison | 4 Simple Ways To Stop Comparing Yourself To Others

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Today, we are talking about comparing ourselves to other people. It’s officially cold AF outside, so y’all know what that means: it’s cuffing season! And self-comparison is definitely on the rise because of it. Now, you may be thinking: “India, what is the connection between cuffing season and self-comparison?” 

Well, I mean you see a girl or guy with their man, woman, or partner and you’re just like ‘damn I was in a relationship like that’ and then you start picking out little pieces like ‘oooohh she’s shorter than me so she doesn’t look as intimidating’ or ‘oooooh his style if better than mine’ or ‘Why is their hair so much nicer than mine?’ Lol this is sounding a little specific; yes, I’m speaking from prior experience from way back when. 

This is just one of the ways self-comparison starts and then it turns into an ongoing cycle. First it starts with genuine admiration, then you start noticing different traits and features that they have that you don’t have that you also happen to really like, and then you start asking yourself “why them and not me?”. Then you get sad and in your feels only to realize you should appreciate your unique qualities and then you go back to the genuine admiration part of the cycle only to be sucked back in. And it’s toxic and self-sabotaging behavior. 

So why do we practice this self-sabotaging behavior? And what are some tips to stop comparing yourself to others? Tune in to the full episode below to find out! 

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Goodnight and goodbyyyyyeee,

India