Don’t Compare Yourself to Others
In a world of social media, it's easy to find yourself getting caught up in what others are doing. Whether it's physique updates, work accomplishments, or relationships we all do it. Review a few of the questions I recommend you ask yourself when you start to compare yourself to others.
Where is their starting line, and where was yours?
Questions to ask yourself
Where is their starting line, and where was yours?
When setting new goals for yourself, you need to reflect on where you were, what you have in terms of resources, and what you can invest into this new journey.
Are your goals physical in nature?
If your goals are physical in nature, reflecting on what you’ve put your body through over the years is a good starting point.
Do you have injuries that limit your range of motion or how hard you can push? Do you suffer from adrenal fatigue or have become insulin resistant?
If you answered yes, your timeline may need to be pushed out. Resetting your body's internal functions can take some time just to get to a basic level of functioning. Letting an injury heal, or developing a workout plan that accommodates limitations takes some time and insights from a coach.
Is your goal financial?
Ok, what's your current level of education, or finances? These are huge considerations when making a plan for yourself. Here you need to lay out a plan for the day/week/month.
Are you struggling to start making goals?
Often this can happen and could be a reason to start comparing yourself to others. Work with a professional to help get you started.
What to do with your answers?
Consider the following during this process;
You also need to be flexible. The old adage that states that “if you have a plan B, you’ve planned to fail” does not work for the bulk of society. Emotional rigidity can be as catastrophic as not planning at all. I’m sure the person you have been keeping an eye on had to change numerous times throughout their financial journey.
Accomplishments are often overlooked because of our obsessive need for the final result. Every now and again it is ok to take a look behind you and see how far you have come.
If you judge the outcome of a race when the person next to you had a quarter-mile head start, then you will always see yourself as a failure.
Be happy for others’ success. You have too many other things to worry about than to carry bags of animosity along with you.
From this understanding, you can set out on a path with insights that will help you avoid the comparison game, and keep you from quitting on your dream. Day’s success is measured by looking at yourself in the mirror and determining if you did all that you could do.
