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You can be anything, but you can’t be everything, and that is completely okay.
Comparison is a great catalyst of change; it is a thief of joy; it is a root of unhappiness, a cloudy and distorted judgment where extreme self-sabotage is elevated.
Comparing your uniqueness is like comparing a rose to a daisy: they're both beautiful, yet they bloom differently.
To rise against destructive thought patterns, here are the metacognitive strategies that can help you move in the right direction.
Practice self-awareness and identify your triggers. Being triggered means re-experiencing trauma symptoms from traumatic events that happened in the past.
To identify the emotional triggers, pay attention to their root causes. To recognize the root causes of distress, self-awareness through retracing emotional response in a situation is a powerful step towards sustainable recovery.
Limit yourself on social media. Social media is often the fuel of anxiety, depression, and isolation. Numerous studies suggest that limiting social media adds up to your well-being.
With the aim to break the comparison cycle, self-regulation through turning off notifications and limiting screen time are great ways to improve health, self-esteem, and sense of perspective.
Remind yourself that you don't need to be someone else. Comparison can also be a source of motivation, but self-doubt and constant self-criticism arise when your worth is based on someone else's success.
As we step into our true selves, we unleash our own power and strength. Remember, the next time you want to use someone else as a standard of excellence, redirect your focus.
Turn your mistakes into a valuable life lesson. Mistakes are inevitable; it is part of human life. When we acknowledge our mistakes—without drama and self-shame— we will live in a harmonious world where progression doesn't need perfection.
To embrace the chaos, accept the messy part of change. To cultivate acceptance, acknowledge your failures as learning opportunities and a tool to refine your skills.
Celebrate your small wins; honor your existence. Small wins build momentum; simple accomplishments deserve recognition. When you realize that you are worthy and enough, you start to appreciate and perceive the beauty of life.
Life is all about balance; breaks lead to breakthroughs. It is okay if you just breathe and live today; it is totally fine to recline on a couch doing nothing after days of hustling. Burnout is not a badge of honor; do things that satisfy your soul.
Calm your thoughts through meditation and mindfulness. Meditation develops mental awareness that delivers redirection of thoughts, a sense of calm, and peace of mind.
One study found that meditation and mindfulness decrease rumination that contributes to a satisfying life.
To easily get started with mindfulness, journaling on a daily basis is a good practice that will provide the most benefits, resulting in personal development.
Get enough good sleep. Sleep is an essential function that has been linked to overall health.
Research indicates that sleep deprivation facilitates anxiety, which is harmful to the consolidation of positive emotional behavior.
When we are fully rested, our brain can function properly, which is optimal for learning and thinking accordingly.
Embrace the "I am enough" mantra. Self-love is the purest form of love; it is a lifelong journey of appreciation, an act of acceptance in oneself despite seeing everyone else's highlight reels.
We are not our bodies or labels we give ourselves— we are spiritual beings having a human experience.
Tell the world you're a one-of-a-kind creation, a blessing that possesses distinct features.
Despite the cruel thought of comparison, say aloud, "I am enough, I have always been, and I will always be.”
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