How do I stop comparing myself to others?
Social comparison is neurologically hardwired — you can't eliminate it, but you can redirect it. Strategies: curate your information diet, compare yourself to your past self, recognize comparison steals energy from creation, and practice "mudita" (joy in others' success). Screen time reduction is the most effective intervention.
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