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You may think everyone is better than you are, but you are only seeing the image they portray to others. Everyone has their own fears and weaknesses — after all, we're all human. Stop comparing yourself to others, because you'll always come up short.

They say that comparison is the thief of all joy, and there’s no question that the hours we spend measuring our own life against that of others is time that would be better spent being grateful for what we do have, or even working to achieve the goals we’ve set for ourselves. Of course, some level of comparison is inevitable, especially in this age of social media when we can observe the dream vacations, seemingly perfect relationships and otherwise fabulous lives of others with a quick scroll through our Instagram feed. I’m as guilty as anyone — no matter how much I want to always be happy when great things happen to others, it can be tough not to weigh our lives against theirs. So what can we do to counteract the comparison game? I think it helps to start each day with gratitude, choose to be present in our everyday lives, limit our social media consumption if necessary, and remind ourselves that we are enough just as we are.

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100% true!

One of the first things I was told in therapy was you will never win the comparison game.

You are the judge and you have a negative opinion of yourself.

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Life’s lessons are a beautiful gift, but they don’t always come wrapped in a shiny, red bow. Sometimes tragedy brings us wisdom. Sometimes joy does. Other times we stumble upon life-changing lessons when we least expect to. No matter how they come to us, life’s lessons are invaluable and worth cherishing. Use them as a guide to live unapologetically, without limits

💜 i love this post sweetie

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Thank you, Am so depressed and anxious and am trying my best to help others so that I can feel better and not think about my problems and Focus on others. How are u Sunshine ☀️?

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You should make another appointment hun since you didn't go to the last one, remember you have to be okay too 💜

Brilliant and true ! 🌺🌼🌺🌼❤️❤️

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Thank u, how are u beautiful?

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