84 - Friday Fix: Why It's Harmful to Compare Yourself with Others
The Verywell Mind Podcast · Verywell Mind
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Show Notes
It’s tough to know how you’re doing unless you have someone to compare yourself with. Do you earn a lot of money? Are you tall? Are you a good basketball player? It all depends on who you’re comparing yourself to.
But comparisons can be harmful to your psychological well-being.
Fortunately, there are some things you can do to help you stop comparing yourself to other people. In this Friday Fix episode, I share how to recognize when you’re comparing yourself to others, why it’s bad for your mental health, and the five things you can do to put an end to unhelpful comparisons.
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