Comparing yourself Quote by Jenny Lawson
““Really, the only people you should be comparing yourself to would be people who make you feel better by comparison. For instance, people who are in comas, because those people have no spoons at all and you don't see anyone judging them. Personally, I always compare myself to Galileo because everyone knows he's fantastic, but he has no spoons at all because he's dead. So technically I'm better than Galileo because all I've done is take a shower and already I've accomplished more than him today.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Spoons of Comparison” in The Bloggess, 2019
The quote humorously suggests comparing oneself only to those who cannot judge, like comatose people or the dead, implying that such comparisons inflate self‑esteem but are meaningless.
In simple terms: Compare only to those who can’t judge you.
Key Takeaway
Use humor to deflate unhealthy comparison.
Themes
self‑esteem
humor
comparison
Mood
playful
self‑aware
Type
humorous
reflective
When to use this quote
- social media use
- personal reflection
- mental health
- creative writing
Key Concepts
psychology
social perception
self‑worth
Questions to Reflect On
- Who truly helps you grow?
- What healthy comparisons can you make?
A Different Perspective
May encourage avoidance of constructive self‑critique.
