Often, the worst experiences your peers go through are presented to you as if they are pure joy. If everyone around you has gone to university and that was never your choice, you may imagine them enjoying studying, diving into classes, or being immersed in sports—while you feel anxious that your own time is being…
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When we compare ourselves to those above us, we activate a mechanism that mostly increases anxiety and stress, driven by the amygdala in the brain. It can also trigger rumination, which lowers self-esteem and damages our sense of identity. Comparing ourselves with those below us is also harmful, as it activates the striatum, which hinders…
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