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

Profile: Greatlistener87
Greatlistener87 on Sep 13, 2016
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You are yourself and that is unique. Imagine everyone being the same, how boring would that be. Appreciate who u are and make yourself the best as you are.
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Anonymous on Oct 18, 2016
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Being the younger one always feels like you are pampered less or maybe given less chances like your elder sibling. But realising that it really doesn't matter if your are pampered more or less, you have one more person whom you can talk freely..Many times you can learn from your elder siblings' mistakes. Love your sibling because they love you too equally :)
Profile: fantasticUnicorns80
fantasticUnicorns80 on Dec 5, 2016
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Well, I don't have an older sibling, but I have an identical twins sister, who is one minute younger then me. I do think it's hard to not compare yourself, but you have to try to be proud of you, and what you can do. You don't need others to be proud of you, or to acknowledge your accomplishments. All you need to do is know you've done them. Who cares r older sister is super pretty and your not. Or who cares if your brother is on the A honor role and your not. You need to be able to be proud of yourself. That's a good first step to take. Trust me. I'm still figuring it out!😊
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Anonymous on Feb 28, 2017
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Take a moment and breathe. Now, think about some of the things that you like to do. What draws you to the activity? What makes you want to keep doing it? Thank about your favorite foods, your favorite songs. Remind yourself that you are a person with likes, dislikes, and ideas. Now, every time you feel like you're comparing yourself to your sibling hardcore, take a minute to step back and think about these things.
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Just remember you are you and no one is better than you at being yourself. You are amazing just the way you are and nothing anyone says is going to change that
Profile: JustJoe
JustJoe on Oct 24, 2017
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Remember that your life and future are yours to shape and are not dictated by your sibling's successes. There are things you can do that they can't and sometimes those things won't necessarily be skills, but parts of who you are. You may be more empathetic than them, or more open-minded, and those natural traits that you gained as you developed are often overlooked when we think about what we can do well.
Profile: paristhomas66
paristhomas66 on Dec 24, 2018
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I use to compare my self to my siblings because I use to think that they were perfect. Until I got old enough to know that being perfect is not not fun its just boring I love to do fun thing while they just sit around I realize that being me is the is so fun.I don't have to worry about anything I can just relax and have fun. Now I love being different look how far it brought me don't compare your self to them just be you it will only make you unhappy and frustrated,sad just be you
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