How to control my jealousy by abigail2004

"Why compare yourself to others in the first place?"

How I did it: We're constantly comparing ourselves; we either compare ourselves to those we deem less than us to make us feel better

             or
We compare ourselves to people we deem 'better' than us which makes us feel less than worthy

The only way to stop this is get rid of this invisible hierarchy and realise the only person we should compete against is ourselves.

People are worth the same and are born with just as much potential and starlight as the others.
Nobody is without struggle or insecurity
Nobody is perfect

Lessons & tips:

  1. Don't use other people's misfortune as a way to feel enlightened or happy; this will surely change
  2. Feel happy that you are you.  
  3. You're not on an invisible hierarchy 
  4. It's not up to anyone to realise your worth; that's your job 
  5. Realise what other people say and do cannot touch you, unless you internally believe it  
  6. The only person you need to challenge is yourself. In the race of life, you're racing against...you  
  7. Learn new skills, set yourself new challenges  
  8. Admire talent, skill, beauty in other doesn't diminish your own. In fact, it highlights your own. The power of appreciating another shows a strong sense of self-assurance
  9. Identify the root-cause..what is your self-image like? What do you think of yourself? 


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Jun 18, 2012, 05:38AM PDT | 1 comment | 6 cheers


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Sep 02, 01:14AM PDT

hardyharr still here

I kinda like the idea of competing against myself. :)
I’m usually very supportive of wanting everyone to win/have a good time… and haven’t liked competition. But I think I’m gonna try competing with myself … not sure what it means really, just sounds intriguing.
I think I’ll start tomorrow. Unless the other me is starting tonight…. might not want her to have a head start. ;-)

Thanks for the intriguing and inspiring post.

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