Compare yourself to people who have it worse than you:
…anyone who seeks to overcome disappointments should compare themselves to others who are worse off – rather than looking up to folks in more enviable positions – according to a new study from Concordia University. Published in the journal Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, these findings have implications for both young and old.
And:
“Generally if people compare themselves to those who are worse off, they’re going to feel better,” continues Bauer, now a research associate at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and a clinical psychologist at Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Associates of Toronto. “When they compare themselves to people who are better off, it can make them feel worse.”
And:
Looking towards others who are worse off can also have a marked effect on physical health: Participants who used downward social comparisons reported experiencing fewer cold symptoms. Overall, they reported a positive effect on their emotional well-being over the months that followed.
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Title | Is there a quick and easy way to overcome disappointments? |
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Author | Eric Barker |
Date | March 7, 2011 12:02 PM UTC (13 years ago) |
Blog | bakadesuyo |
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Original Link | https://www.bakadesuyo.com/2011/03/is-there-a-quick-and-easy-way-to-overcome-dis/ |
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