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Comparison is the theif of joy
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I often find myself comparing my life to the strangers on the internet. I wrote this post hoping that it may help someone who finds themselves in the same position.
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Comparing yourself to others
Mark Twain wrote, "comparison is the death of joy."
While it is normal to compare yourself with others, it's also a waste of time. Your comparison could be a wrongful assessment as you may be comparing yourself to someone who isn't as happy as they pretend to be.
2 types of comparisons
- Downward comparison (comparing ourselves to those less fortunate): It activates the brain’s “lack” network, emphasizing our insecurity and focuses on safeguarding the status quo at the expense of risk and adventure.
- Upward comparison (comparing ourselves to those we envy)
"The root of joy is gratefulness... It is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful."
DAVID STEINDL-RAST
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