Comparison is the Thief of Joy

Comparison is the thief of joy.

Less eloquently: Comparison sucks all the time.

and

THIS IS A TERRIBLE TIME FOR COMPARISON…

Getting caught in the social media comparison trap even if real-life comparison is less stressful than usual?

Acknowledge that you are only witnessing the parts of someone’s day, of their goings-on, of their lives that they wish to share.

Likely with edits and filters and revision.

Equally, if someone is doing/making/creating while you are existing, and you feel things about yourself as a result, please know that I FEEL YOU.

And beating ourselves up for the things we aren’t doing is like announcing body insecurities when we enter a room: It changes nothing and leaves us feeling worse.

No, thanks.

Breathe. We’re all okay.

Big (no comparison) hugs,
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#selflovematters #endthestigma #comparisonisthethiefofjoy #mentalhealthrecovery #selflovefirst #mindsetshift #recoverywin #notalone #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

Anna Sweeney

Anna Sweeney, MS, RD, LDN, CEDS-S is a certified eating disorder registered dietitian and consultant and owner of Whole Life Nutrition. Anna has dedicated her career to the support of humans in the process of healing from eating disorders, disordered eating and body image struggle.

http://www.wholelifeRD.com
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