Social comparisons often lead individuals to undervalue their own achievements while focusing on those who seem more successful. These comparisons begin early in life, supported by competitive environments in schools and sports. Popularity of social media has exacerbated this tendency, particularly among youth who are sensitive to peers' perceptions. While evaluating performance can be beneficial, relying on inaccurate social comparisons leads to flawed self-assessments and a distorted understanding of individual progress and success.
We compare ourselves to those who seem ahead and forget about the masses who are in a worse predicament. This skews our perspective on success and progress.
Social comparisons are not objective; they are based on appearances and the stories we tell ourselves, which often lead to distorted self-assessments.
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