Hey Girl, Your Green Monster is Showing

When we start comparing ourselves to others, the power of our individuality diminishes. No matter what your belief is regarding how you were created, it’s imperative to know that your DNA is literally one in a trillion and uniquely yours forever. Your “big” nose or “short” legs are things that can easily be compared every single time you’re walking down the street. What is mind blowing though, is that they could be thinking the same exact thing about you. They are admiring your beautiful hair while you’re thinking about how much you’d pay for their perfect, perky button nose.

It always seems that you want what you don’t have, but the grass isn’t always greener. The only person that you should EVER compare yourself to is the person you were yesterday. Getting jealous over someone else’s features or life accomplishments is extremely counterproductive, because you have no idea what their personal path to get to that specific point was. A powerful step to help yourself in the habit of comparison and jealousy towards others is pursuing true, genuine friendships that promote internal growth. If you’re associating yourself around people that bring down your good energy and minimize your accomplishments, it is time to reevaluate.

True friends do not entice internal competition between the relationship, but rather encourage cheering each other on to reach their biggest dreams. There can also be situations where a friend “helps” you with tough decisions regarding your well-being, but then goes and talks behind your back. These situations can be the most hurtful because you’re completely blindsided by the lack of loyalty and respect. Trust your gut with these kinds of things, and do not allow a “friend” make you question your worth or ability to succeed. Only compare yourself to the past you, and bring along those who fully deserve to be on the journey with you.