There are two types of comparison. Upward and downward comparison. The differentiator between the two forms of comparison, how we process the information. Upward comparison leads to self-improvement and motivation. This usually occurs when you compare yourself and note positive similarities. (She also liked the economic philosopher Thomas Sowell) Downward comparison occurs when we compare to…
Author: Elizabeth Beeli
Unfollow checklist
In my journey to understand comparison social media has played a big role. Social media can be the cause of distraction, self-depreciation and negative comparison. Here is a practical method to help make social media a tool that serves you. Unfollow if: post create a feeling of envy you feel constantly overwhelmed by the mass…
Avoid the noise
There’s a lot of noise. Whether it be the constant flood of updates on your social media feeds or reports on numerous people and events going on around the world. How you deal with this noise is imperative to your productivity, wellbeing, and happiness. The common response to this noise is reactive. Either to join in…
Don’t compare yourself to the noise
I just got accepted into the Junior Park Rangers in Alaska to put out forest fires! My friends and I are hitting all 7 continents and Mars over spring break. I just had my last prom and was elected prom queen and Vice Principal! My boyfriend got me 16 puppies, and they were all born…
what is your legacy?
This is a story about my uber driver Shelly, featured in the picture above. To preface the story, my family has 3 cars, one of which was suffering brake malfunctions and had to be dropped off at the shop until fixed. Which means that for the past two days I’ve Ubered to work. Today, I…
