Cheesy title? Maybe. Important message? Definitely. A brief, psychology-backed discussion of what it means to compare yourself and why you should f*cking STOP already.
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References:
Spielman, R. M., Jenkins, W. J., & Lovett, M. D. (2020). Psychology 2e. Houston, Texas.
Purdie-Vaughns, V., Eibach, R.P. Intersectional Invisibility: The Distinctive Advantages and Disadvantages of Multiple Subordinate-Group Identities. Sex Roles 59, 377–391 (2008).
Special thanks to Adam Sunavsky (BScH) for reviewing the science and deeming it "spot on" (Sunavsky, A., 2020).
Disclaimer: I am not a licensed psychologist or health care professional and my services do not replace the care of psychologists or other healthcare professionals. If you think you may benefit from speaking with a healthcare professional, you probably would.
