Cut Down Comparison

Have you ever found yourself at an industry event and suddenly you are comparing yourself to everyone else in the room?

You know. You get a bunch of people together who are in the same field (actors, writers, real estate agents, marketers, coaches, fitness people - doesn't matter) and all of a sudden people have a lot of awareness on who's 'made it' and who 'hasn't'.

Thoughts like "I wish I was successful as she is." or "His career is really soaring and I'm still stuck in nowhere land." can run rampant.

Here's the problem. Comparison is a KILLER of your well being and productivity.

While it's normal to compare, if you don't become aware of it - you can waste loads of time and energy comparing yourself to others and not getting anything of YOUR OWN done.

You'll also leave industry events feeling somehow 'less than' or 'drained' without knowing exactly why.

Here's the truth. There are over 6.5 billion people on planet earth. There is only ONE YOU in the entire universe. No one is better or worse than you -nor are they 'ahead' or 'behind' you. We've each got our own little journey called our life and our own unique gifts to share with the world.

There's no one right way to live or one route to success. Your path and timeline is as wonderful and glorious as the next guys (or gals!).

Furthermore, since no two things can occupy the same space at the same time, when you are locked in comparison mode - that's all you can be doing. You cannot be creating, producing, sharing or enjoying.

If you chronically compare, don't worry. All it takes to kick the habit is a little awareness.

So remember. Next time you're about to place yourself in the imaginary hierarchy of life, cut it out. Preserve your well-being and simply live YOUR life. It's much easier to appreciate and enjoy what others do when you don't compare yourself to them.
-Marie Forleo