As I was scrolling through Pinterest, where I spend hours on end pinning things to a series boards that make up my dream closet, dream wedding, and altogether my dream life, I came across a quote that said "Comparison is the thief of joy." First of all, I'd like to point out the irony of me finding this quote on the social media platform I do most of my comparing. This quote really got me thinking. I don't think I have ever read something more accurate.

I'm did not write this article to act as if I have it all figured out, or to tell you I don't compare myself to others because I do. My goal in writing this is to encourage readers to stop letting the act of comparison steal your joy. The more you compare yourself, the more happiness are robbing yourself from. There will always be more in life, but it's important to remember you have enough and you are enough.

Now I know it's easier said than done, especially in this day in age. Social media such as Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook etc. help feed the comparison monster. I think we all get so used to comparing ourselves that it becomes instinctive. It's so easy to get caught up scrolling through Instagram and seeing a picture of someone you find much prettier than you and thinking to yourself "wow I wish I looked like her" or "wow I wish I had her hair/body/closet."

What would happen if instead of comparing yourself you took the time to appreciate what you have and who you are? Self-love and acceptance are powerful things my friends.