Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin

196 — How Comparison Culture is Secretly Sabotaging Your Mental Strength

Mar 21, 2025

17:14

Do you catch yourself scrolling through social media and suddenly feeling like you're not doing enough? Whether it’s someone’s dream vacation, the perfect family photo, or an impressive career milestone, comparison culture can quietly erode your confidence and mental strength. But it doesn’t have to.

In today's episode I talk about how constant comparison impacts your mental health, why social media amplifies this issue, and how you can break free so you can reclaim your self-worth. Some of the things I talk about are:

The hidden ways comparison culture sabotages your mental strength.
Why social media intensifies feelings of inadequacy and envy.
The “social comparison theory” and why too much comparison makes you miserable.
How to write your own definition of success (and why it’s a game-changer).
The telltale signs you're stuck in the comparison trap.
Why looking at others as "opinion holders" can free you from envy.
Science-backed strategies to stop comparing and start thriving.

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