The Inferiority Complex

Engaging in comparisons, especially on platforms like social media, can lead to an inferiority complex. Observing an influencer showcasing a lavish lifestyle or posing in front of an upscale café can make you feel inadequate.

This creates a false hierarchy in your mind, convincing you that others are living more interesting and fulfilling lives. In reality, those individuals may be looking at your life and thinking you have it better than they do.

What does it truly mean to have a "better" life? Each person defines success differently, with various paths leading to that goal. For some, it involves a quiet life in the countryside, for others, it means exploring the world as a nomad, or perhaps settling down and raising a family, or pursuing a high-flying career.

Everyone's journey to fulfillment is unique, and no one path is superior to another. We are all human, and in the eyes of God, we are born equal.

People Only Show Facades

When we interact with others, we often present our best selves. We smile, laugh, and flaunt our latest purchases and travel stories, all in an effort to impress.

Humans tend to magnify their strengths while concealing their weaknesses, striving to portray an image of a perfect life. However, beneath the surface, many are struggling with feelings of confusion and aimlessness.

People typically showcase the highlights of their lives, burying their challenges. This creates an illusion, as one can appear happy externally while feeling anything but internally.

Life is Never Without Challenges

I once believed that achieving the next milestone—be it completing my studies, securing a job, or visiting a new country—would bring happiness and reduce my problems. However, I've discovered the opposite to be true: reaching a goal often leads to new challenges.

I thought that entering university would alleviate my problems and make life simpler. While it does offer more freedom and flexibility, it also brings assignments, assessments, and future career considerations.

Every stage of life is accompanied by its own set of challenges, so comparing your struggles to someone else's is futile. Everyone faces difficulties; the focus should be on how we navigate them.

Everyone Ends Up in the Same Place

While it may sound grim, the reality is that everyone eventually faces death. The phrase "Memento Mori," meaning "remember you will die," serves as a reminder that whether rich or poor, we all share this fate.

How someone else lives compared to you pales in significance when viewed from a broader perspective. When you step back, it becomes clear that comparing yourself to others is pointless; every individual is unique, with their own strengths and weaknesses.

Why waste precious moments comparing your life to another's instead of valuing your distinct qualities and talents?

Gratitude is Essential

Cultivating gratitude for what you have is a skill that often goes underappreciated. Many become so engrossed in their daily lives that they fail to recognize their blessings until they're gone.

This is why I advocate for practicing gratitude—recognizing and being thankful for the small things in life, which often become the most significant. If you're reading this, you likely have internet access, good eyesight, education, and perhaps even the means to subscribe to platforms like Medium.

These are all gifts we may take for granted. So, let's pause and appreciate everything we possess. If you have shelter, food, clean water, healthy relationships, and good health, you're likely more fortunate than many in the world.