how to be less envious - by Minh - Life with MD

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find an anchor and accept reality [86]:

I have noticed my envy and jealousy growing ever since the increased use of social media for personal facades and highlight reels. In high school, I used to look at people’s profiles and admire how beautiful/confident/talented/effortless they seemed. I developed an image of people effortlessly moving through life without considering a realistic look at how they might get to where they are. I ended up feeling shit about myself every time. This pattern ebbs and flows throughout the years. Over time, I cared less, but the comparison never went away entirely. There are comforting lines,…

how to be less envious - by Minh - Life with MD

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