Posted by Worry Girl on June 20, 2007, at 11:44:40
In reply to Comparing myself to other people, posted by Deneb on June 20, 2007, at 0:31:10
I think your accomplishments matter a lot; most of all they should matter to you. There are countless people out there who don't exercise daily, and you are improving your health by doing this, which will, in turn, affect many other areas of your life positively. I know you already knew this, but it amazes me how one seemingly small positive change paves the way for so many other good things that will come your way.
If I were to compare myself to others (many on this board I might add), I fall tremendously short when it comes to intelligence, talent, personality, education, etc. These things used to bother me a lot. I would think, why would anyone want to know or even care about me when they have done so much - they are probably laughing at me and my insignificant little accomplishments. So what if anyone did laugh? That is their issue, not mine. For years I have struggled with my inadequacies instead of focusing on the positive.
I am finally learning that every day that goes by that something, no matter how small, has been accomplished, is a better day.
poster:Worry Girl
thread:764341
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/social/20070617/msgs/764439.html