<description>&lt;p&gt;Social comparison is the thief of joy - it will make us question everything that we have, doubt our own abilities, steal our sense of gratitude and peace. It also sometimes feels impossible to escape, especially in our 20s when we look to others for confirmation that we are doing something right. In today's episode we break down the 5 rules you need to stop comparing yourself to others and embrace the benefits of healthy social comparison, this includes: &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ol&gt; &lt;li&gt;Don't unfollow, don't suppress, recognise and expand&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Keep your judgements realistic &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Do things for YOU first&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Water your own grass &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Comparison as a motivator &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ol&gt; &lt;p&gt;Listen now to learn how you can control your urge to compare yourself to others! &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Psychology of your 20s

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189. 5 ways to stop comparing yourself to others

APR 23, 202433 MIN
The Psychology of your 20s

189. 5 ways to stop comparing yourself to others

APR 23, 202433 MIN

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Social comparison is the thief of joy - it will make us question everything that we have, doubt our own abilities, steal our sense of gratitude and peace. It also sometimes feels impossible to escape, especially in our 20s when we look to others for confirmation that we are doing something right. In today's episode we break down the 5 rules you need to stop comparing yourself to others and embrace the benefits of healthy social comparison, this includes: 

  1. Don't unfollow, don't suppress, recognise and expand
  2. Keep your judgements realistic 
  3. Do things for YOU first
  4. Water your own grass 
  5. Comparison as a motivator 

Listen now to learn how you can control your urge to compare yourself to others! 

Follow Jemma on Instagram: @jemmasbeg 

Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thatpsychologypodcast

 

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.