7 Hidden Habits Secretly Destroying Your Happiness Without You Realizing It
2) Constant comparison
Ah, comparison. The ever-present thief of joy.
I’ve been there myself. Scrolling through social media, seeing people’s highlight reels – their perfect jobs, dream vacations, happy families – and feeling a pang of inadequacy.
“Why can’t my life be like that?” I’d wonder, letting the comparison game dampen my mood.
Sound familiar?
The thing is, when we compare our behind-the-scenes to other people’s highlight reels, we set ourselves up for disappointment. We overlook our achievements, our growth, and the unique path we’re on.