![COMPARE ME NOT](https://cdn.magzter.com/1658487595/1678347191/articles/4uS6bNiTM1678424071309/COMPARE-ME-NOT.jpg)
"Why am I not as good as him? Why aren't I as successful as her? My life seems so boring compared to theirs!" If this sounds familiar, blame your inner critic. And although some comparison can contribute to your growth, doing it obsessively - to the point where you actually feel anxious - could lead to bigger issues and comparison anxiety.
WHAT IS THAT?
We've probably all done it: benchmarked ourselves against someone else and, at some point, felt the need to try and keep up with those we follow on social media or in our personal lives. This, in a nutshell, is comparison anxiety. Self-comparison, often done privately and in your mind, has positive and negative sides.
A healthy form of comparison contributes to your personal growth and mostly occurs if you have a mentor or someone you look up to. You aspire to have the same driven demeanour, positive attitude or zest for life. And, often, observing and learning from them can help you accomplish your own goals.
On the flipside, an unhealthy form of comparison usually involves nit-picking at your faults and comparing yourself to others obsessively, which can negatively influence your emotions. This is particularly true when comparing yourself to those you believe are better than you in some way.
WHAT CAUSES IT?
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة March 2023 من ClubX.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 8500 مجلة وصحيفة.
بالفعل مشترك ? تسجيل الدخول
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة March 2023 من ClubX.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 8500 مجلة وصحيفة.
بالفعل مشترك? تسجيل الدخول
![Raising HER VOICE](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/27252/1669532/wOVbq0xY01713350658922/RAISING-HER-VOICE.jpg)
Raising HER VOICE
Get to know Pabi Mbedzi, the #BeTheChange panellist and activist fighting against gender-based violence (GBV)
![WHAT IT MEANS TO BE Neurodivergent](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/27252/1669532/a6vDCIDTB1713350174476/WHAT-IT-MEANS-TO-BE-NEURODIVERGENT.jpg)
WHAT IT MEANS TO BE Neurodivergent
In a world that is increasingly celebrating diversity, let’s extend that embrace to the realm of the mind
![WHERE IS Vote YOUR](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/27252/1669532/8kH1zvANy1713349758154/WHERE-IS-VOTE-YOUR.jpg)
WHERE IS Vote YOUR
Elections take place next month on 29 May and South Africans keep calling for change. But young people are seemingly not interested in voting. What's stopping Gen Z from making that X?
![Watch YOUR WORDS](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/27252/1669532/aVfpyCdRS1713349417007/WATCH-YOUR-WORDS.jpg)
Watch YOUR WORDS
New legislation in our country is proposing stricter punishment for hate speech. Should people go to prison for things they say? And how do we define hate? The debate continues...
![pearl NTSHEHI LEADING THE CHARGE FOR Positive Change](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/27252/1669532/qrkVo-km31713348710200/PEARL-NTSHEHI-LEADING-THE-CHARGE-FOR-POSITIVE-CHANGE.jpg)
pearl NTSHEHI LEADING THE CHARGE FOR Positive Change
In the heart of Mzansi, a beacon of hope and inspiration shines bright. Her name is Pearl Ntshehi, an advocate for youth empowerment and representation trailblazing across the nation
![FOOD for the SOUL](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/27252/1669532/ZtYnxXYUO1713348112230/FOOD-FOR-THE-SOUL.jpg)
FOOD for the SOUL
Give us this day our daily bread or shall we say our Daley Bread? Meet Dale Hendricks, the man restoring hope one meal and affirmation at a time
![Zendaya](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/27252/1669532/fZYbnjfKm1713347923791/ZENDAYA.jpg)
Zendaya
Even in Tinseltown, this star shines like a radiant supernova, captivating audiences with her talent, charisma and unlimited kindness
![Loving LA'LASHES](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/27252/1669532/BZRPnycXf1713347473740/LOVING-LALASHES.jpg)
Loving LA'LASHES
All you need to know about lash extensions
![JUST say NO](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/27252/1669532/UfyylLYxS1713347190944/JUST-SAY-NO.jpg)
JUST say NO
Let's admit it - some of us are big people-pleasers. We don't want to let anyone down, and we feel like saying 'no' to a favour, an invite, a request or a suggestion is rude. The truth is, we can say no, and there are polite ways to do it.
![WE SEE YOU Juzzy EK SE](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/27252/1418282/aF8VamYrl1694189072665/WE-SEE-YOU-JUZZY-EK-SE.jpg)
WE SEE YOU Juzzy EK SE
Meet the jet-setting artist-entrepreneur and visual storytelling to the Capetonian taking audio next level