Winning in Life is about Competing Against Yourself Not Others
Ever felt pressure to keep up or felt less than because seemingly someone else in a situation very similar to you seems to be accomplishing their goals and getting ahead? Comparing your results to others can be helpful at times. Babies decide they are going to walk because they see others around them walking. Often we get inspired to succeed because we see others around us succeeding and that’s ok. Ultimately what will make you happy, what will lead to your fulfillment, what will push you further down the path than anything else is your ability to base your own happiness on your own accomplishments.
Today’s affirmation is a simple reminder that you don’t need to compare yourself with anyone else. You should base your happiness on what you accomplish:
I base my happiness on my own accomplishments.
I avoid comparing myself to others.
Everyone has different strengths and challenges. I choose to base my happiness and sense of self-worth on my own personal achievements. I am focused on my progress in life. This is something that I can control.
I am free of the need to have the approval of others. I feel accomplished when I see progress in my own life’s journey. I find happiness in moving forward toward my goals.
My happiness is untarnished by the accomplishments and opinions of others. I look for progress in my own life, and when I see it, I feel happy. I am happy whenever I am striving to better my life and myself.
I love managing my happiness in this way. I have total control over how much happiness
I experience in my life. I determine the level of happiness I desire.
When I find myself feeling down, I often find that I am unhappy about something that is out of my control. I remember that I can change my feelings of unhappiness quickly and easily. I feel powerful when I manage my own emotions.
Self-Reflection Questions:
1. What are my current goals?
2. Would I be happy about accomplishing those goals, even if no one else ever knew about my success?
3. How does my life look now compared to three months ago?
Today, I am working toward bigger and better accomplishments. I am happier than I have ever been. I base my happiness on my own accomplishments.
