There’s not always a better job, better partner, or better life.
Read on to learn why we tend to feel this way, and how to deal with it.
“Social media makes us more prone tocomparing ourselves to other people,” says Le Goy.
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Comparison of our loved ones doesn’t lead to anything positive.
In turn, she says that can make the people in your life begin toresent you.
When it comes to our careers, this phenomenon can lead us to think less clearly.
For our romantic relationships, this attitude can be alienating and hurtful there, too.
On the other hand, the grass-is-greener mindset might actually keep us stuck in a lousy situation.
Next, you might take some pretty simple actions to improve your perspective.
First and foremost, pay attention to when this feeling starts creeping up, and switch your activity.
If you have ahard time putting your phone down, set your phone up to take over for you.
Changing Your Mindset
Shifting your mindset is also key.
Try employing the above steps, and you may soon find yourself feeling much better about your life.
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