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How to stop suffering because of comparison

🔄 1. Change the perspective from "compare" to "inspire."

Instead of looking at others as "better" or "better," look at how they got there, and what can we learn from them?

Example: "He works very well" → "He probably has a lot of training. We can practice it too."

🧭 2. Focus on self-improvement.

Instead of comparing it to others, compare it to "myself in the past."

Example: "Last year I still dared not speak at the meeting. This year has been a lot braver."

✋ 3. Remember, we only see "parts" of other people.

What people post or show is often just their "good times," but we compare it to "everything" in their lives, which is not fair.

We don't know what other people went through before that or what they were going through behind it.

🧘 4. Practice mindfulness and kindness towards yourself.

When comparative thoughts come up, try to stop and say to yourself:

"Now I'm comparing again, but I choose to be kind to myself."

📵 5. Reduce time on social media (if possible).

Social is a great source of comparison. If you feel bad about yourself, try to reduce your use time or hide accounts that make you feel bad.# Adjust suffering # Good mindset # Increase happiness

# Heal heart

2025/8/7 Edited to

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