Mike speaks with Strategic Psychotherapist Bronwyn Penhaligon about why we always want what others have.

As Theodore Roosevelt said, “comparison is the thief of joy,” yet we often fall into the trap—scrolling social media, hearing others’ successes, and feeling inadequate.

But your journey is uniquely yours, and comparing yourself to others only clouds your progress.

To break free from self-doubt, try this:

1. List three things that make your journey special.
2. Reflect on why they matter.
3. Keep the list visible as a daily reminder to celebrate your own path.

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