Multiamory: Rethinking Modern Relationships 388 - How to Gain Self-Worth and Stop Comparing Part 2
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Sep 6, 2022 AI Snips
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Positive Self-Comparison Anecdote
- Emily compares herself positively to younger coworkers at her restaurant job, feeling confident in her experience and leadership.
- This shows how comparison can sometimes boost self-esteem rather than always being negative.
Comparison Isn't Inherently Bad
- Social comparison isn't inherently bad; it helps us understand skills and abilities relative to others.
- Problems arise when we tie these comparisons too closely to our self-worth, causing negative emotions.
Shame's Impact Illustrated
- Emily shared a shame-triggered moment during recording where she froze and felt overwhelmed.
- This illustrates the intense emotional impact negative social comparisons and shame can have.