Mental wellness is the foundation of a balanced and fulfilling life. It involves nurturing a healthy mind through mindfulness, self-care, and emotional resilience. By practicing mental wellness, we cultivate inner peace, clarity, and the strength to navigate life’s challenges with grace and positivity.
Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Am I truly enough?” If so, you’re not alone—I’ve grappled with this question more times than I can remember. Growing up, I excelled in school and extracurricular activities, which naturally led my parents to expect more from me. While expectations aren’t inherently harmful, they become damaging when failing to meet them leads to disappointment, particularly from our parents.
In the past two years, running has become an integral part of my life. Surprisingly, I didn’t start running for the usual reasons, like getting fit or improving my mental health. I began my morning runs in early March 2022 for a different motivation—one that might sound a bit cheesy but holds a special place in my heart. I started running simply to spend more time with my then-boyfriend, my now-husband. Instead of staying in bed for another hour, I would lace up my shoes and head out, just so we could start the day together, sharing those peaceful early moments. At the time, he was already an experienced runner, while I didn’t know the first thing about it. I ended up learning everything from him, and now, I think he’s starting to regret it! These days, he often jokes, “Why did I ever introduce her to running?”—especially when I drag him out of bed for a run, even on weekends.
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I want to start with a disclaimer: the topic “How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others” can be misleading. I won’t promise that reading this blog will completely eliminate comparisons, doubts, or insecurities from your life—because that’s simply not true. As humans, we are inherently imperfect, and even with our best efforts, there will be days when we feel low and find ourselves comparing ourselves to others. However, what I can promise is this: even on those cloudy days, if you learn how to effectively manage these comparison thoughts, you’ll be able to navigate through them and bounce back more quickly.
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