When you catch yourself comparing yourself to a colleague, neighbor,
friend, or someone famous, stop! Realize that you are different, with
different strengths – strengths these other people don’t possess. Take a
moment to reflect on all the awesome abilities you have and to be
grateful for all the good things in your life.
The problem with many of us is that we think we’ll be happy when we
reach a certain level in life — a level we see others operating at –
your boss with her corner office, that friend of a friend who owns a
mansion on the beach, etc. Unfortunately, it takes awhile before you
get there, and when you get there you might have a new destination in
mind.
Instead, appreciate where you are and what you have right now. Try
comparing yourself to those who have less, those who are dealing with
tragedy, and those who are struggling to survive. Hopefully it opens
your eyes to all the things you should be grateful for.
