They say that “comparison is the thief of joy.” This quote has been attributed to many people, including President Theodore Roosevelt and author and scholar C.S. Lewis. It seems to ring true, doesn’t it?
Comparison Trap
We humans tend to compare ourselves to each other all the time. Have you ever caught up with an old friend and felt a little uneasy after learning how well they’re doing financially, how impressive their home is, or how young and thin they look? Have you ever found yourself feeling a bit proud after reuniting with someone you perceive to be a bit behind you in terms of their success in life? We may not want to admit having experienced either scenario.Social media has, obviously, exacerbated this phenomenon. We take in other people’s “highlight reels,” as they say, and often feel bad about not being as successful, happy, accomplished, famous, fit, adored, or as productive as those we scroll by. We are constantly comparing ourselves to others and other ideals.
