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The Verywell Mind Podcast’s “Friday Fix” is a short episode that features a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern.

It’s tough to know how you’re doing unless you have someone to compare yourself against. After all, do you earn a lot of money? Are you tall? Are you a good basketball player? It all depends on who you’re comparing yourself to.

But comparisons can be harmful to your psychological well-being.

Perhaps you compare your appearance to others. Or maybe you think everyone around you is happier than you are.

It might not take long for you todecide that your life isn’t as good as everyone else’slife or that you aren’t ever going to be as successful as those around you.

Fortunately, there are some things you can do to stop comparing yourself to other people. In this Friday Fix episode, I share how to recognize when you’re comparing yourself to others, why it’s bad for your mental health and the five things you can do to put an end to unhelpful comparisons.

The Verywell Mind Podcast is available across all streaming platforms. If you like the show, pleaseleave us a review on Apple Podcasts.

Reviews and ratings are a great way to encourage other people to listen and help them prioritize their mental health too.

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The Stress of Social ComparisonsWhy Comparing Feelings Isn’t Helpful

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