Ep 18, Comparing Yourself to Others

First off, Happy Birthday Tobi! (02:15). This episode we discuss the process of comparing ourselves to others. We start off by defining comparison (03:58). "Comparison is the act of estimating ourselves against others and finding ourselves to be inferior or superior. We not only judge ourselves but also judge others in the process." Why do we compare ourselves to other? (10:30). Do you consider the process the person had to go through? (28:30). Sometimes we compare ourselves to our younger/older self (37:16). Healthy and Unhealthy comparisons: Self Assessment vs Self Enhancement (42:53). Social media's role in social comparison (01:03:02). Helpful tips for proper comparisons (01:22:02). This week's question (01:27:36). Credits Why You Compare Yourself to Other People (And How to Stop) The Baggage Reclaim Sessions Ep. 162