Do I compare myself with others?
Welcome to the latest edition of Tuesday Trio.
This week, we’re asking, “Do I compare myself to others?”
Theodore Roosevelt said that “comparison is the thief of joy.” Do you think that’s true? Do you think comparison might be good for competition? What are your experiences? What are your thoughts on these questions??
As ever, your input into our conversations around our mental health and well-being, is welcomed and encouraged. We learn from each other.
What are we watching this week?
The following is a TEDx Talk on the Culture of Comparison by entrepreneur and mental health counselor Bea Arthur. She talks about how comparing ourselves to others can confuse our ambitions.
She says people across all age groups, social groups, and backgrounds focus on comparing what others have against what we have or more often, don’t have – an issue that social media has only made worse.
To counter this, Bea promotes the concept of alignment or focusing on what we want in life, not what other people expect of us or what other people are doing with their lives. She suggests that this shift from comparison to alignment can help us become our own person with our own purpose.
Watch the video(13 Minute Watch)
Do you agree with her thinking? Let us know if you agree with the talk and if her message has value for you through our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn.
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What are we reading this week?
The Comparison Trap by Rebecca Webber, published by Psychology Today, explores the human tendency to compare ourselves with others. It’s a proactive exploration that recognizes both the negative and positive impacts of comparison. It includes hints and tips to help us avoid the less beneficial bait of the comparison trap.
Read the article(10 Minute Read)
What are we quoting this week?
“You are no better than anyone else, and no one is better than you.”
– Katherine Johnson
Joe Biden, President of the United States, grew up with a play on these words from his parents, “No one’s better than you, Joe. But you’re better than nobody.”?