13/05/2026
It seems to me that both personal connections and the people I follow on social media are all getting new jobs or otherwise succeeding in their careers on a whole new level.
It's tempting to throw myself into the comparison game, but I'm going to take my own advice.
Here are three things I'm going to do instead:
🥳 Celebrate these people and their achievements. After all, just because they got success doesn't mean I won't. There's enough work out there for us all. And, even more importantly, I'm super proud of them; I honestly believe they deserve the world!
🥸 Remind myself of how hard they've worked to get here, and that they also had to make sacrifices along the way. Their lives aren't perfect either, and chances are, they are comparing themselves to others as well. No one is safe from the dreaded imposter syndrome.
🤩 And finally, fuel their successes into my inspiration and motivation. If they can reach their goals, why can't I get what I want to achieve?
Do you have any other tips for when career comparison steals your joy?