The Influence of Comparison on Happiness

Comparison is increasingly prevalent and addictive in modern society. Many people engage in constant comparisons, particularly fueled by social media. The more we compare ourselves, the worse we feel about ourselves. Contrary to popular advice to spend less time on social media, this is often difficult to implement. To address this issue, it is important to understand why comparison feels addictive, why we engage in it, and how to compare less.