BE YOU: Appreciate, Don’t Compare

BE YOU Week 4: Appreciate, Don&rsquo;t Compare Comparison is the thief of joy. &ndash; Theodore Roosevelt We are so excited to have Chelster join Sunshine this week for our #GACbeyou podcast. This week, we are talking about focusing on the qualities we really like in ourselves and trying to refrain from comparing ourselves to others. It&rsquo;s our human tendency to see others and immediately compare ourselves to them. We tend to want to be like them and often lose sight of all the wonderful things we bring to the table. Instead of comparing ourselves to others, we can be happy that they are the way they are and appreciate them for that! Life is like a team. We all play different parts and bring different skills to the team. It&rsquo;s important to remember that the team will be at its best when everyone focuses on the skills that they are there to perform. Instead of comparing, we should appreciate each other. We should be grateful for who they are and who we are. We can combine our strengths and talents with others&rsquo; to do bigger and better things. We are also more effective when we are appreciating and lifting others for who they are, instead of bringing them or ourselves down. This week&rsquo;s #GACbeyou challenge Journal or share with someone else (can be a parent, sibling, or friend) your answer to this question: We all have so much to offer and so much to be grateful for. What are some things that you appreciate about others? Maybe you appreciate others&rsquo; kindness and their ability to keep secrets. Being able to recognize the things you appreciate about others, will help you appreciate things in yourself more easily. Practicing daily gratitude is an easy way to appreciate who you are. Be grateful for being exactly who you are. If there is something you appreciate about yourself that you learned from someone else, maybe write them a letter telling them how they impacted your life. In the words of Anthem Lights, &ldquo;&lsquo;Cause anybody can be a copy, and there will always be people talking. So face your fears and chase your dreams, and dance like no one&rsquo;s watching.&rdquo; GACspiration Want to be inspired? Print out this week&rsquo;s GACspiration and post it on your bathroom door or mirror (just like at GAC)! Activity Ideas This week, we challenge you to learn more about yourself! Make a list of things you really like about yourself, including what makes you unique. Make another list of things others love about you! Ask your family members, friends, or even coaches. When you need a reminder of what makes you AWESOME, you will have these lists to look back on! Resources Be You! 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