Habits That Are Inducing Depression - Page 3

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Comparing yourself
You may start by comparing yourself to someone who is “behind you” in your industry, to make yourself feel better. But your brain will quickly turn that into comparing yourself to people who are far ahead of you. This can leave you with a feeling of hopelessness because you wonder, “How will I ever get there?” You don’t see or comprehend all the little steps that person took to get there—the steps that you can take too. All you see is what they have, and what you don’t have.