Tag: comparison

Research Proves Benefits of Gratitude Improved relationships (Algoe, Haidt, & Gable, 2008) Increased life satisfaction (Froh, Safick, & Emmons, 2008) Improves psychological health and happiness (Emmons & Shelton, 2002) Improved sleep – Journaling Increased mental fortitude – reduced stress Increased physical health Improved self-esteem Reduced tendency to compare self to others

Research Proves Benefits Of Gratitude

May 19, 2021

The word gratitude comes from the Latin gratia, meaning grace or gratefulness. Its root is linked to kindness, beauty and giving (Emmons & Shelton, 2002).  We can express gratitude towards others or something greater than self (like nature or Source) …

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When We Compare Ourselves To Others We Can Inadvertently Stop valuing our own gifts Kick off a string of ‘not good enough’ feelings Feel overwhelmed at how much we have to do, or change to match up Get confused about what we really want in our own life Stop celebrating our achievements Stop ourselves being really happy for others Create a feeling of dissatisfaction with our own life

When We Compare Ourselves To Others We Can Inadvertently

May 4, 2021

Let’s first differentiate between being inspired by someone and comparing yourself to someone.  When we feel inspired by someone, we feel uplifted, hopeful, as though anything is possible. When we are comparing ourselves to someone, there is a one up, …

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