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Social media users have created a voyeuristic environment where we can easily get caught up in “comparisonitis.” ” When you miss your high mark goal on something, you accuse yourself of “not being cut out for the task” and ruminate on it for days. technology and medicine); and. speaking, music, writing, etc.).

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Compare it to your life goals and how this step will help you reach the next one. Have goals and some strategy, but be open on how you will achieve them. Or it could be that he is just mentally ill, has some sort of addiction, or low self esteem. On paper, jobs always sound great. 12) Weigh is this worth x, y, z?

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Reply Barbara Ling, Virtual Coach ( @barbaraling ) April 21, 2010 at 8:16 am Loved the unicorn comparison! But the most popular teacher by far was a woman who was nowhere near being the best guitarist, but she was the kindest and most caring teacher. OConnor ( @ocopy ) April 21, 2010 at 9:12 am Great post, Taylor.

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