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How do I stop trying to compare myself to my older sibling?

Profile: Drimezan
Drimezan on Aug 17, 2015
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Always remember this: You are unique in your own way. You are special in your own way. And people will love you for who you are than pretending to be someone you are not. Most of the time, we compare ourselves to other people because there is something that we want from them that we do not have on ourselves. It causes envy, jealousy and bitterness to creep in your mind and in your heart and is very destructive especially in our relationships. Yes it may be true that sibling rivalry will at some point happen in our lives but to counter that is to first acknowledge your strengths and weaknesses and love yourself. Once you do, love your sibling just as you love yourself. It may sound difficult at first but it takes practice to love someone but you would have to choose to love before it would happen.
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Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jan 26, 2016
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It's natural to compare yourself. Comparing is not always a bad thing though! It can be a motivation , like friendly competition to excel in all areas of life! But it can also make you feel as though you are not as good as your older sibling , and I understand how that feels. Perhaps you could try and write down all your strengths and remind yourself that the two of you are different ... like apples and oranges you can't really compare !
Profile: YourEllieMae
YourEllieMae on May 1, 2018
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See yourself as a different person than your sibling. You are your own person with your own gaols and your own thoughts. Comparing yourself to your sibling is like comparing and apple to an orange: same family but different fruits.
Profile: enjoyiableParadise16
enjoyiableParadise16 on Mar 12, 2015
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Well I'd say first off learn what you can do. It is easier to look on what you feel on the inside anyway so acting like what they do interferes with what you do will make you think that you are worse than the, when actually it is difficult to compare two human beings as we are all equally amazing!
Profile: optimisticPond54
optimisticPond54 on May 9, 2015
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Every man or woman is different. Just because you are family, doesn't mean you should necessarily be the same. You are all different!
Profile: Ksha97
Ksha97 on Aug 4, 2015
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I also have qualities that make me unique , I am also a human being, breathing in the same air and with the same color of blood, Maybe , I have qualities that my older siblings don't have, I must explore then , rather than comparing myself to my older siblings
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Aug 4, 2015
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Possibly discovering what it is that your comparing would be a great starting point (is it looks, size, hair, knowledge.......). Once you have pinpointed this you could work on these areas that you feel you need to be better at although we are all our own person and we all have good points and bad points.
Profile: ActiveListener0809
ActiveListener0809 on Aug 31, 2015
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Try to shift the focus into comparing yourself to the person you were the day before. This way you can compete with yourself.
Profile: Beenthereseenthat
Beenthereseenthat on Sep 15, 2015
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You are your own person thoroughly. Always remember each one of us is unique and has a special quality to ourselves. Sometimes its hard not to compare ourselves to others we might look up to. Remember to always appreciate yourself for your own qualities. Chances are, your older sibling tries to compare themselves to you also. Try to focus on what you love about yourself and what makes you unique. Be proud of those things.
Profile: cherishedFireworks66
cherishedFireworks66 on Jun 13, 2016
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Try to remember that you are two very different people. You would both be good at your own thing. And don't forget that your siblings success doesn't invalidate youes.
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