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One word: comparison
You and I wake up every morning and put on outfits that we’ve worn before. We’re too scared to try on something new and look funny compared to others.
Then, we go to a classroom or work environment, where the goal is literally: don’t draw attention to yourself; come in unnoticed, leave the same way. It’s what everyone else does.
Then, we go home and open up FaceBook and allow the success of complete strangers to put us in a self-deprecating mood. We think to ourselves: “success just isn’t for me”.
Then, in an effort to make ourselves feel better, we turn on the TV or Netflix for some entertainment but ultimately the celebrities and talk show hosts are another reminder of how much better everyone else is.
You and I, we’re living a life centered around comparison.
And the worst part? We’re addicted to it.
—————————————-SOLUTION—————————————-
To stop comparing yourself to others, to stop thinking everyone is better than you, you must realize that there were some moments in your “sad” life (your words not mine), when people looked up to you:
- Like that one time when you hit the best spike your volleyball teammates had ever seen. Afterwards, they went home thinking, “One day, I’ll spike the ball like that.”
- Or that other time when you had to act as one of the characters in a story in front of the whole class and some of your classmates thought, “Wow, he can really act!”
- Or that other time when you held the door open for a girl whose week had been terrible because of her parents arguing, yet she thought to herself, “What a nice guy. He just made my day”.
I can keep going, but I want you to notice one thing. Neither of the people who you impressed or made happy, told you so. Why? Because they’ll embarrass themselves. Complimenting someone or speaking out they’re feelings/thoughts isn’t something their friends or family would do. So why should they?
And so you go home, without the compliment and today turns into yesterday and this week into last. Compliments could be flooding people’s minds all around you on how you look or how you smile but you wouldn’t ever know.
Complimenting isn’t popular enough.
Potentially changing someone’s life, isn’t popular enough.
So, here’s my solution. I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase, “You want something done, you’ve got to do it yourself”. This couldn’t be more applicable here:
The next time someone’s spike impresses you, tell them. The next time someone’s acting impresses you, tell them. The next time someone’s act of kindness makes your day, tell them.
Stop the comparisons. Start complimenting. Be happier.
This was great! I completely agree with this.
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I couldn’t agree more with this and definitely needed this as a reminder! Thanks!
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I agree! Do not compare because if we do, we lose the sense of being us. People are unique, they have their own beliefs and happiness. Perhaps stop comparing could indeed be one way to avoid insecurity and bitterness, a way to be happy. This is a beautiful thought to ponder. 🙂
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I’m happy you think so 🙂 Thanks for stopping by 🙂
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Btw, do you have FB?
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This is really well written. Reminds me of an idea from OSHO, when he said act like you are first here
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Thanks a lot 🙂 What’s OSHO?
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He was this eccentric indian guru who had a lot of interesting things to say
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Ah okay, thanks
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Love this #JustLove
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#JustLove
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Have to agree this post makes a lot of sense, though in some respects it’s not really my issue. Its not so much I compare myself to others, but more the fact I’m always fighting my own inner demons. I don’t sit there thinking someone is better at stuff than me, or think god they have it easy. It’s all about me and how I feel wrong because I feel like I’m failing myself all the time. Its hard to explain in a way that makes sense, but while there are times I do think as you state in the post, its normally more beating myself up because I’m not where I want to be. Not the fact I’m thinking where should I be in comparison to others.
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Great point. I’ll make sure to address this in my next post 🙂
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Btw, do you have FB?
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Great post! Carol Dweck in her book Mindset explain why it’s good to compare ourselves to some people who are better off than we are. It can be beneficial for us, make us grow, depending on how we look at it. If you have open mind then you try to avoud negative emotions such as sadness and jealousy. If you look at others as at some inspiration and motivation then thats great and it can help you.
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Totally agree. Except before any of us open our minds to it, we go through the phase of negativity. Unfortunately for us.
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Btw, do you have FB?
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“One in all, all in One. If only this is realized, there is no worry about not being
perfect.” The Third Patriarch of Zen [Seng ts’an]
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Great quote 🙂 Thanks for sharing
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This was beautifully written! Thanks so much for sharing, I have been pondering similar ideas today.🙂
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🙂 write about it 😉
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Wonderfully simple yet effective
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Thanks 🙂 Stay tuned for more 😉
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I absolutely love this, I try to live like this whenever. It is the best thing ever to make someone else’s day or make them smile!
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Right? Keep living like this 😉
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Thank you! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
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Wow, quite an amazing post
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Thank you! Send me one of your, I’ll take a look at it 🙂
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Thanks for the share!
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Nice post 🙂 👍👍
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great stuff, I think it is indeed true that once we start focusing so much on ourselves and live a free and open lives. We increase our chances of finding true happiness.
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Thank you 🙂 Make sure you’re only focusing on yourself 😉
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Thank you, this is such a good post! I have always been comparing myself and hopefully that changes 😊
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Me too 🙂
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Thank you so much 🙂
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Excellent advice, I’m going to try and follow it.
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Thanks 🙂 Send me a post of yours so I can check it out 🙂
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I have always appreciated the advice to be specific in your commendation. It lets people know you are really paying attention to them and makes them feel valuable.
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Yeah and doesn’t make them feel normal or just like everyone else 🙂
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Wow! I’m forever comparing myself to everyone around me, this makes so much sense though! Thank you! ☺️
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No problem 🙂 Send me a link of something you write, I’ll check it out 🙂
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