Who compares themselves to others?

It’s something we all do, I’m sure.

We compete within sport, in our careers, with how we look, who has the nicest clothes or who has the nicest car, or even who has the biggest following on social media. Matching ourselves against others goes on and on.

When it comes to mental health there are so many talking points to discuss, but I think the comparison game is a big one and a huge trigger of anxious feelings.

One thing I find to be a big trigger is social media. People are increasingly exposed to the highlight reels of everybody’s lives through Instagram accounts.

Friends and celebrity’s alike, we all tend to post the best bits, creating a very edited version of our own reality.

Whilst I am one of these people (I too am guilty of posting the best bits), I think the conversation needs to be had about how social media can be a huge problem for people who struggle against anxiety and that they should limit their usage and be mindful of who they follow and how they react to what they see.

Simply knowing that comparing yourselves to others can reduce your wellbeing is really the first step in order to break this cycle.

Knowing that the media is all an edited version of reality is important in taking actions to disassociate yourself from how you view other people’s lives

Everyone has problems no matter how wealthy, successful, talented or attractive. Please be aware of that and start to count your blessings in life.