When you compare yourself to others, you can label it “unhelpful” or use others' success as inspiration.

Compare to others

When you compare yourself to others, you can label it unhelpful or use others' success as inspiration.

Ask yourself, “What do I have control over?” Stop blaming yourself for what you cannot control.

What you have control over

Ask yourself what you have control over. Stop blaming yourself for what you cannot control.

If you get dealt a “bad hand,” commit to playing the hand very well.

If you get dealt a bad hand, commit to playing the hand very well.

When you don’t get something you hoped for, tell yourself, “You deserve something better.”

When you don't get something you hoped for, tell yourself you deserve something better.