UFYB 15: COMPARE & DESPAIR
Imagine you’re at the beach and feeling pretty amazing – you love your suit, your hair looks awesome, and your body satisfaction is at an 8. Then, you see a couple of models walking by, trailed by photographers. Suddenly, you don’t feel so great as self-critical thoughts take over and your body satisfaction plummets. Why did the appearance of these other women (who existed while you were feeling great about yourself, you just couldn’t see them) cause you to feel terrible? It’s because of an insidious habit that most of us walk around practicing constantly: compare and despair.