Did you know, we are subconsciously signed up for a daily parade of 'compare and despair', whether we asked for the VIP tickets or not? Our social media feeds have become a fertile soil for growing trees of discontentment and vines of envy. From cousin Sue’s ridiculously photogenic labradoodle to celebrities who've got more abs in their pinky finger than we have in our entire body, the limits to who we compare ourselves with are about as real as unicorns playing polo. Before you know it, the after-effects of this unhealthy comparison could be sprouting in various lawns of your life.

 

Now, don't get me wrong. I confess that social media can be as inspiring as a well-brewed cup of morning coffee. The raw vulnerability of digital influencers has sparked courage in many a heart. Connecting with the struggles of someone who wouldn't recognize us in a grocery line may sound as logical as pineapple on pizza, but hey, it happens more often than not.

 

Remember, though, while we are busy sharing and caring, for many, social media is their prime cash cow. Some influencers are more focused on fattening their wallets than fostering the wellbeing of their beloved followers. You might think this is as impossible to control as herding cats, but fear not! We can still navigate these digital waters, savouring the refreshing content while avoiding the whirlpools of comparison.

 

Our world is like a bustling marketplace, teeming with young minds brimming with ground-breaking ideas. But the moment we start comparing, we might as well be trading our creative juice for a glass of imitation orangeade. We become digital Doppelgängers, chasing the shadows of individuals we'd likely never meet over a coffee or a choco-taco. Our paths in life are as unique as snowflakes, but comparison melts them down into puddles of conformity.

 

Let's take, for instance, our beloved Kardashian clan. We rush to purchase detox teas they endorse faster than a squirrel on an espresso shot. But wait, before you hit 'Buy Now', remember, they have an army of nutritionists, personal trainers, and more cosmetic surgeons on speed dial than the cast of Grey’s Anatomy. We wouldn’t be comparing apples to apples here, but rather apples to genetically modified, super-juiced-up, picture-perfect apples that are probably not from this planet.

 

You see, the opportunity to compare is just one swipe, scroll or click away. And the fear of missing out could make us as edgy as a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs. So, here's a friendly nudge - next time you’re about to dive head-first into the whirlpool of comparison, remember, we're all humans trying to navigate this digital jungle. Not all that glitters in the cyberworld is gold. Keep scrolling, but don't forget to laugh, live and love your unique journey!