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The Difference between Comparing and Comparisonitis When we compare ourselves with others, it can inspire us to do better, to recognise that a goal is achievable. At the same time, comparisonitis leads to negative emotions of jealousy and shame. It makes us want to give up because we aren’t good enough, and there’s no point trying. It results in us focusing on what we don’t have and makes us question our self-worth. Counteracting Comparisonitis Awareness of the issue is the first step to tackling the problem.Recognise that most people have to put the work in before achieving success, even if you are not there to witness it.Share your feelings with someone you trust.Consider what’s essential in life — everyone will die.Perhaps you are exactly where you need to be.Try to get away from thinking with a scarcity mindset. Success is not a pie! It is not divided into finite pieces. This Episode’s Question Think about the last time you experience comparisonitis. How did it make you feel? How could you have done or thought things differently?