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Have you ever compared yourself to other people's lives and wondered if they are living your dream life?
Do you also feel that person doesn't deserve that life because it should've been you?
If so, you've fallen into the comparison trap.

There's a saying that comparison is the theft of joy, but I disagree with this statement.
I believe it's the envy from comparison which results in the theft of joy.

With the rise of social media platforms in the modern age such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, comparing yourself to others seems inevitable.
This realization makes people wonder if they should abandon social media all together.

Questions to ponder:

  • Why do we compare ourselves to other people?
  • Do you see someone else's lives and wonder if they are living your dream life? If so, why?
  • Why do some people believe that the other person doesn't deserve the life they have and thinks it should've been their own?
  • Why do you fear missing out?
  • How do you know that you'll be happy if you got to do things you missed out?
  • What is the root of envy?
  • Is there a difference between envy and jealousy?
  • What makes someone feel secure?
  • What makes someone feel insecure?
  • Is comparison the theft of joy?
  • How does comparison affect self-esteem & self-worth?
  • Do teens and adults perceive self-esteem & self-worth differently?
  • Should there be laws in place to limit or ban social media use for children and teens? (Think of the recent Australian law that banned social media for teens below 16)
  • How can parents be more responsible with social media access to their teens?
  • Can comparison be a source of fuel for motivation? If so, how?
  • Do you think other countries are better than the one you currently living in and how can you be sure?
  • In what contexts should you actually compare yourself with others?
  • How do social media platforms contribute to feeling that the grass is greener on the other side?
  • What is the highlight reel effect?
  • In what ways are highlight reels different than real life?
  • Do highlight reels distort the realities of a person's life?
  • How come most people post their highlights on their social media instead of their shortcomings?

Guidelines:

  • Hand raises are required. There are no limits on how many times you can raise your hand.
  • There will be a 2-3 minute timer for every person depending the size of attendees. However, in this group, I do allow a brief back and fourth interjection from others if it's something that's related to the person who was just speaking. This is a way to prevent the group from feeling too "robotic" in style and get your pressing question asked to the speaker and get the answer right away without waiting all the way back to your turn again.
  • Be authentic & civil!
  • Please refrain from using Ad Hominem (personal) attacks. This includes in voice, in meeting chat, and in the comments section below. Instead, please attack the points from others. Severe Ad Hominem such as racist behavior will result in being removed from the meeting.
  • Zoom link is posted well before the day of the meeting but you will not be able to join until 10 minutes before the meeting start time.

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