We cause ourselves pain when we compare ourselves to others. So why do we keep doing it? Because all animals compare themselves to others, and we've inherited the brain that creates this impulse.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Constantly comparing yourself to others is like running a race with no finish line—you’re always chasing someone else’s life ...

Who do you most frequently compare yourself to? If you’re not sure, try this question: Who have you compared yourself to in the last 24 hours? If you’re still not sure, think of the last time you ...

"He finished this assignment in an hour! How come it has taken me days to complete this! She looks so pretty in that dress! I wonder why I can’t dress like that everyday..." Why do we compare ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Chris Dyer Comparing ...

Imagine you're in a meeting, presenting your ideas. You notice a colleague who's always eloquent and poised, and suddenly, self-doubt creeps in. This moment is more common than you think, and it's ...

It’s time to get real about a growing, insidious problem that’s linked to depression and other mental health challenges. It’s affecting you, it’s affecting me, and it’s affecting our children: it’s ...