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Comparing yourself to others is a natural part of our lives and shapes our self-esteem and our place in society. But how do social comparisons affect our well-being, especially for people living with anxiety or depression? In this video, I'll show you why we constantly compare ourselves and how you can use social comparisons positively without it affecting your quality of life. Learn to recognize your own successes and use comparisons to others for personal growth. Contents: 0:56 Leon Festinger's social comparison theory 2:08 The importance of critical attributes in comparisons 3:02 What is an upward comparison? 4:10 What is a downward comparison? 4:59 What influence does social comparison have on self-esteem? 6:41 The role of difference in social comparisons 11:10 Notes on using the article Help with fears and anxiety disorders - https://www.noack-hypnose.de #therapy #psychotherapy #psychology #psychotherapy #psychology Help with fears and anxiety disorders - https://noack-hypnose.de Twitter - / karstennoack Instagram - / karstennoack YouTube channel: Fears and anxiety disorders - / @aengste YouTube channel: Protection from toxic contemporaries - / @karsten-noack YouTube channel: Do you have something to say? - / @karstennoack To be on the safe side: This article is not a substitute for psychotherapy or personal counseling, nor for examination or diagnosis by licensed medical professionals. The information cannot and must not be used to make independent diagnoses or for self-medication.