Comparing ourselves to others often damages our self-worth and demotivates us, creating a downward spiral. I didn’t have the discipline to say, “I’ll look at my phone less.” I had to make environmental changes. Not only did I take social media off my phone, but I also bought an old-fashioned alarm clock, so picking up my phone was not the first thing I did in the morning. I then crafted a routine of making my bed and doing some push-ups before I allowed myself to look at either phone. My plan has been successful 75 percent of the time, and although that’s not perfect, it’s made me feel better
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