It is hard to stay away from comparison.
The opportunities to do so are all around us.
All we need to do is get on social media or walk outside and view some ads.
Cue the feelings of jealousy, sadness, discontent, and frustration that follow.
Hilarious Twitter comparisons between Ron DeSantis and Nancy Sinatraaside, why do we engage in this joy sucking exercise?
Have we no control over it?
“Humans are ‘social animals’ and our ancestors have always lived and survived in groups.
While this sounds innocent enough, there is a dark side to it as well.
In fact, a healthy dose of comparison once in a while can be good for you.
Putting notes into a gratefulness jar is a good daily habit to follow.
Or at the very least, limit your daily intake or unfollow accounts that are triggers.
Celebrating the simple things in life otherwise known asmicrojoys can boost your well-beingtoo.
you’re free to also look at the bigger picture often and see how far you’ve come.
