How To Stop Comparing Yourself To Others & Start Living A Happier Life
It's easy to be stuck in comparison. It's easy to look at the people around us and think that they must have it better. More money or a better job, or a more fulfilling life than we do.
But what if I told you that when you compare, you lose.?When we compare ourselves to others, we are benchmarking our personal outcome on someone else’s game plan, and hand over our power to the ego.?
That's why it's so important for us not only to understand how comparison works but also learn how we can overcome its negative effects on our lives.
Be careful of what you compare yourself to.
Why is comparison usually a losing game??When we compare, we're focused on what is lacking in our lives instead of celebrating what is present. We don't have enough money; they have more money. We don't have the same job title or position as someone else; they do. We don't have the same qualities as someone; they are more interesting, attractive or funny. This thought process leads to whittling away our self-worth, instead of creating a mindset that celebrates our unique qualities and finds happiness in what we already have.
Comparison also leads to judgement, setting up an impossible standard by which we judge others against ourselves and other. Judgement is the king of separation and the biggest killer of connection. When you judge someone maybe you’ll come out feeling better about yourself in the judgement stakes this time, and give yourself a shot of confidence boost. But the ego can never be content, it always wants more. Next time you are bound to feel worse and this comparison will not bring you true self-belief or contentment. That’s takes inner work.
“The best way to stop feeling that I’m not good enough is to stop comparing altogether.” -?Courage to Change, AFG
Believe that you can achieve it, no matter how hard it seems.
If you want to achieve your goals, it’s important to believe that you can do it. Believing in yourself, your abilities and having a laser focus on running your own race is the key to success. It’s easy for us all to fall into the trap of comparing ourselves with others and feeling like our outcomes aren’t as good as theirs.
But remember: no two people have the same game plan or approach to achieving their life goals – they are unique, and so are you!
Let go of any belief that you're not worthy of success.
You are as capable of achieving success as anyone else in this world. You can and you will, you just need to shift your mindset and belief system.?The only obstacle standing in your way is the belief that you aren't worthy or deserving of it, which causes all the self-doubt.
The voice inside your head that says, "I'm not good enough" or "I don't deserve this." This may be news to you - that old voice is just a reflection of other people's doubts and fears, not yours! It takes a lot of courage to let go of those beliefs instead of comparing yourself to others who have already finished theirs.
For shifting belief systems I am a firm believer in using positive affirmation statements. I have a list of over?150 affirmations as a free download on my website.? You could begin with a statement like this:
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"I deserve success. I create a life that is full of abundance. I am worthy of these incredible opportunities."
Remember why you're doing the things that you are doing in the first place.
It's easy to get lost in the comparison game, but remember why you're doing the things that you are doing in the first place. You didn't choose a challenging workout or a new diet because it was fun, right? You're a high achiever because you love the challenge. Instead, these things are part of your journey toward something bigger—they are an essential part of reaching your goals.
As Simon Sinek says "Always go back to reconnecting with your WHY."
Instead of focusing on what others are doing and judging yourself based on their results, refocus on why you're putting in all this effort in the first place. Remind yourself of your purpose, this is often why people love creating vision boards to much. Having a visual representation of your personal goals keeps you on track to what is most important for you. This will help remind you not only where you want to go but also why it matters so much for you to get there.
4 Keys to Start Living a Happier Life (without comparison).
Ultimately when we compare ourselves with others too much, our goals seem further away and less important because there are other people who have already done it first, or better.?
But in reality no one can ever do it like you! Every journey is different—and yours will take exactly as long as it needs to take.
The next time you feel like you're stuck in a rut, remember to look at what is really going on here. Are you comparing yourself to someone else??Or are you holding yourself back because of some belief that has been ingrained in your unconscious mind?
If so, then it's time to take a step back and reevaluate what it means for success in your own life by focusing on what makes us different instead of trying hard enough to be exactly like everyone else.
Janel Briggs is a Mindset Coach with a mission is?to work with women in Australia and Singapore to ease their anxiety and stress, and begin truly living their best life.?You can also connect with Janel on social media via?Instagram .