Be a better version of yourself, not of someone else

Compare yourself to the “old you” instead of others to keep positive.

Instead of comparing yourself to other people create the habit of comparing yourself to yourself. See how much you have grown, what you have achieved and what progress you have made towards your goals.

This habit has the benefit of creating gratitude, appreciation and kindness towards yourself as you observe how far you have come, the obstacles you have overcome and the good stuff you have done. You feel good about yourself without having to think less of other people.

– Henrik Edberg, How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others (and Start Empowering Yourself)