Man vs Envy - avoiding the comparison trap

Why do we compare ourselves to others? And how can you stop feeling like everyone else is doing better than you? Sometimes it’s hard to avoid feeling like everyone else is smashing life while you’re… well, just... existing. This week, Tim and J dive headfirst into the comparison trap: the ways we measure ourselves against friends, colleagues, influencers, and sometimes complete strangers – and how envy quietly eats away at our contentment.We talk social media feeds engineered to prey on insecurity, the workplace moments that trigger “why not me?”, and why validation feels good in person but dangerous online. There’s also stag do culture, AI shortcuts, body image insecurities, and Shakespeare’s 400-year-old take on the whole thing.Hopefully, you'll see this as a reminder that the most valuable things we’ve got can’t be measured or compared.If you’re enjoying the show PLEASE consider leaving us a 5* rating and a few words to review the show - the algorithm loves it and it’ll help more people find the show ❤️❤️Head to our Patreon for exclusive bonus content! Just click here or search for Manvsmindpod on Patreon today!Get in touch! Email us with your questions or comments at [email protected], send us a message (or a voice note!) on Instagram @ManvsMindPod, and head to www.manvsmindpod.com for our full list of episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.