Comparing Yourself to Others is Bad... But Also Good

[@sophiawillingham9190]

"The grass isn't greener on the other side, it's where you water it." - The Brilliant Alex

[@batgirl8314]

If the grass was greener.....I just wondering🎶

[@idontusethisaccmuchanymore7765]

Go water that grass

[@sophiawillingham9190]

@@idontusethisaccmuchanymore7765 XD

[@katharinap0116]

This truly is one of the best quotes I've ever heard!

[@nexusx4175]

Ok that's it till all of your animators friend to go to therapy.

[@BrodyAnimates]

Very relatable. Especially with art, personally it’s incredibly hard to be satisfied with my work or progression. Positive comments go in one ear and out the other but negative ones linger for weeks. I’ve gotten better with it, but it’s still incredibly hard to stay motivated and remember where my priorities and passions are. Good video Alex :)

[@Idkwhattoaddhere1]

Hello :D First comment!

[@loveryotber]

same whenever someone complements me or i get a good test result i feel like its not good enough and that i have to be the best at everything

[@JJ-Animations]

same.

[@angelaplays]

Hey Brody

[@astralboyo]

Well said, Brody.

[@the_dark.22]

"I Constantly Compared Myself to Others" Me: Where have I heard that line? **calls my insecurities**

[@d3vond]

Damn

[@stinkymoe3635]

Joe

[@angelaplays]

Dang

[@stinkymoe3635]

@@angelaplays damama

[@angelaplays]

@@stinkymoe3635 can you shut up

[@JellyJessYT]

Such wise words Alex, glad to hear you’re doing well this year :)))

[@ihatecocomelon3839]

:0 bruhhhh hi jesss!!!! Im such a big fan :)

[@gamingwithscarlett2946]

Hi Jess!

[@reedjp4082]

Heyyyyy

[@MimiHitchcock]

hi jellyjess

[@AlexsCorner]

Edit: Wow this is the most wholesome comment section I've ever received. Thank you so much for sharing your stories and experiences. I hope everyone knows that at the end of the day we all experience shortcomings and disappointments. We're allowed to fail but, let's not fail ourselves by not getting back up and not trying again tomorrow :)

[@angelaplays]

Alex, no need to apologize for not uploading. You have a life, we can wait. And if people can’t accept that and can’t wait, then they don’t deserve to be subscribed to such an amazing person like you.

[@mccartney8609]

or when the enemy is dead

[@jorgearanzazu3696]

I just found your channel and I glad I did your videos are great and I hope the best of you in 2021 😄

[@ahmadsalama6447]

@@angelaplays this just what I wanted to say, we really don't care if your videos are "few", we are really glad that you are here, posting or not, we don't really care, you exist, and we love you just for that, that's it

[@mello9074]

Until my enemies are destroyed

[@angelaplays]

This hits me on a deep level. As an artist,/creator, I seem to be very judgmental of myself, comparing my art to others “their art is better than mines, why can’t I do this?” Not only that, but I compare my body to other people’s “how are their skin so smooth? How is their body so great?” It sucks. Everything I do, I judge myself over. Someone online has a better relationship than me? “Why am I so unloved? Why can’t I have a relationship like that? Am I that annoying and terrible that I can’t have a good relationship?”. Even when someone says “good job!” I think “are they pitying me? You’re going too easy on me. No you’re lying, I suck” I compare myself now to younger me, I see a lot of good and bad changes. My head is just in the past and not in the future. At night I keep on regretting my life choices and beating myself about what good things would’ve happened if I made the correct choice, “would I be more successful? Where would I be? Why didn’t I do that? I’m an idiot for not doing such an easy thing right”. I am an animator and an artist, got a drawing tablet for Christmas and downloaded the professional animation software, but I still feel..bland, like this is my normal life...I don’t feel complete at all, just normal. I’ve experienced fake friends before, and they suck. But I made online friends, and I kid you not, I’ve never, and I mean never felt more loved in my life, I feel more loved around them than I feel around my family.

[@ZTen7h]

you good?

[@rogaan534]

I can relate to this so much

[@angelaplays]

@@ZTen7h no :)

[@ZTen7h]

@@angelaplays I’m here talk to me whenever :)

[@angelaplays]

@@ZTen7h thanks

[@JRAnimationStudios]

My biggest advice to those who feel this way would be to run your own race, you don't know what everyone else deals with everyday so stop comparing yourself to their successes if you don't know the things they struggle in

[@stinkymoe3635]

Cat

[@eeveearoace]

"The grass isn't greener on the other side. It's greener where you water it, so here's a watering can." Seriously some words to live by. It takes time and work, but life can and will improve. Keep going, I love you.

[@ActuallyStephen]

I think your watering can got in my eyes or something...

[@mel_uwu8154]

Same

[@yuujifangirl7809]

XDDD

[@ashliana1357]

How in the world

[@Justplanelandings]

Lmao

[@kaziurr]

yes

[@yoontoons]

Ahh that was really inspiring~ I've been feeling a similar way, kinda unmotivated but sometimes you need a break with your friends and realize your self worth, that you are worthy~ I hope our 2021 will be amazing~ ;v;)/💙

[@xx_Y2K_77xx]

Oh it's you... Hello! Stay safe :D Lmao have a nice day ily and your videos

[@AlexsCorner]

Thank you Yoon! ☺ So true!Happy to have friends who are always there to support you even when you're at your lowest. Hope you have a safe 2021 Yoon~~

[@BillyButBetter]

Aim to BE BETTER!? Great vid :3 VERY INSPIRE!

[@dafunnybunny7903]

Ur Alive!?

[@zenaidaatienza9112]

Billy Live again Genshin Impact Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@EnchyLad]

Wait... your alive?

[@zenaidaatienza9112]

@@EnchyLad Hes alive he just Lives playing genshin impact

[@AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-h1v]

Hy

[@hartagam]

The amount of deep n relateness of the like first minute is ✨✨

[@Ashley-gw9jh]

Ikr🦋✨

[@KelseyAnimated]

this video is all too familiar... thank you so much for making this! you're incredibly motivating and this was an extremely refreshing video. c: be kind to yourself!

[@AlexsCorner]

Awhhh thank you so much Kelsey!! Let's all be kind to ourselves this year!

[@AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA-h1v]

A lot of videos aré familiar, but yes, great video. Also hi Kelsey

[@daniapfel2825]

​@@AlexsCorner Me too i relate to this video and i have almost cried to this. I’m at the time self destructive and want make my existence worth it. I hope i will have a personality someday

[@Lolipoppp]

This helped me a lot. I usually compare myself to my classmates, knowing that a lot of them are smarter then me, more efficient then me, but you helped me realize that I shouldn’t think about how people are better then me, I should think about improving myself. Thank you 🕺

[@nathanishungryanimations7206]

Comparing oneself to others is so common but it really is a terrible thing that everyone has done or will do. Hearing this, it has become apparent that I have not seen the worst of it.

[@もちフムス]

Parents who compare their children during family reunions: *what is this new concept I have perceived*

[@shankartilekar2648]

I saw the intro and I was like "this is me"

[@cecelauren_1660]

Yup same. Every day at school or anyone I see out and about

[@d3vond]

Damn bro same

[@stinkymoe3635]

@@d3vond leel

[@Marceiii]

When you feel the same way as your favourite KZbinrs

[@bathwater8918]

Sad boi hours are all hours

[@lyselline]

Thank you for your kind words.. I've been feeling really suicidal and attempted it recently so your words really hit me and I wanna learn from you to be stronger

[@IReallyLikePurple24]

Please keep going 💕💖 It's really hard being inside feel as though we are trapped in a cage, but your are unique and so special (even if know one tells you) I want you to know that you are!! Take one day at a time inside of thinking of the big picture : ) I hope all the best for you 😊💪

[@lyselline]

@@AllionDelFuego thank you so much.. it hasn't been easy coming out and admitting that I did that so thank you

[@niniomi5313]

Hey Alex, I’ve been feeling the same lately, but I started finding happiness in more important things and going easy on myself. So thanks for making me feel like I’m not the only 😊

[@crimsondusk5339]

2:19 Light always gets 1st place. I wish I was as smart as him.

[@yurikovRUKR762]

Message for everyone: Comrade, just remember you're not alone we've all been through this but we brothers and sisters are better than this, we are all soldiers without an army with good amount of dedication we can overcome the hardship that 2021 can throw at us, WE ARE HUMANS AND WE HAVE THE RESOURCES! THE WILL! AND THE BRAINS! TO OVERCOME HARDSHIP! DON'T FEEL LIKE YOU'RE WORTHLESS THAN THE OTHERS, WE'RE ALL BETTER IN OUR OWN WAYS! WE JUST NEED TO FIND THE ELEMENT WE'RE LOOKING FOR! AS SOON AS WE ACHEVED OUR GOAL! MAKE NOT ONE STEP BACK! FOLLOW YOUR PATH AND DON'T LET THE OTHERS STOP YOU FROM REACHING YOUR MAIN GOAL! OUR ANCESTORS HAVE BEEN THROUGH THIS AND IT'S OUR TIME TO CARRY THE TORCH OF OUR ANCESTOR'S LAST NAME TO PASS IT TO THE FUTURE GENERATION! "Every Journey starts with a single step and THIS IS STEP ONE!" -Viktor Reznov

[@amulyakadaba8906]

Thank you! :)

[@gus7807]

IM SORRY BUT THE COMRADE MADE ME LAUGH

[@gelletanas]

What you said seriously felt like a ball stright to my yard... I have big self worth issues and I feel like I'm a falure all the time, but there was a point where I had to count when I finished school and how long am I trying to be an independent artist and it honestly surrpirsed me that I'm only at this for a year. it seemed like I was constantly just not doing enough compared to others (especially the tiktok videos about how their stores boosted in quarantine), not good enough and all the compliments felt like lies out of pity or not wanting to hurt me. but when I realised that it's only a year and not like three, as it felt like. I stared to cut myself some slack and being less judgy of myself. sure, I didn't open an online store yet and sadly not making any money yet, but I'm still doing things, I'm making progress at my skills and I'm finally seeing it. so, it just told me, that even though I'm not the first one to make something like what I'm making it's still good and there's still ppl that will like it since one of the rare times I posted, ppl actually were curious, some said they never seen it before. this small thing made me realise how much I was stuck in an online art world that nothing I did felt new or good so much so that I lost time and just felt miserable. but reality nocked, asked for an actual time and apparently I'm neither that far behind, nor usless since I am seeing a better quality in my work. I just need to go at my own pace, figure things out, and it's going to be ok. sure, I missed some opportunities by not openning a store sooner, especially now when the money is so tight, but than again, I'd rather have quality and pride in my work, which I'm only seeing now. I did learn that I just need to open it and I can fix thing along the way since it will never be perfect perfect to only then open it up, but I had no pirde in it at all before. so this time just thought stuff to me and just leave it at that. time of process and learning. one thing on my new years list - be less hard/judgy on myself and I think ppl should be less of their worst critics too. smother that damn perfectionist a bit!!! and do you, boo, lol thank you for this video, it really spoke to me and made me rethink things again. sorry for the novel of a comment, tho

[@rosekip21]

I'm always finding myself comparing my art to others that are so amazing and I always used to get sad or jealous or envious. But nowadays, I do my best to try and love my art more and actually study and draw more to better help myself improve. And instead of looking at all those amazing artists and being jealous, I see their art as more inspiration and also just seeing what helps them improve or see how their art journey is going (: I've been trying to be in a better and positive mindset this year, especially with my art and I feel like it's been helping me a lot mentally 💖😊

[@jaideepest]

I know this is a heartfelt video that really forced you to be vulnerable, and kudos to you for opening up like this, but HOW THE TF DID EREN AND MIKASA SCORE HIGHER ON A TEST THAN ARMIN?

[@autumn99312]

I was confused too

[@mae_707]

It's not your responsibility to post, and it's ok, you can have time for yourself think of yourself. We're going to always be here to support your work no matter what ❤

[@EduardoMartinez-rs3bu]

I know no one's going to read this but here I go, talking to a wall, meaningless letters in the abyss Comparing myself to others was a whole deal for me. There was a time in my life when I realized that I looked around me, I saw everyone else and realized, boy I really didn't wish I was anyone else, I would imagined what it would be like if I one day woke up having someone else's life and I realized, I'd be horrible, I don't want to have any of these people's lives around me. I just want to be me, and I loved being me. I saw on the internet someone asking what I'd wish for if I found a genie, and I realized, there wasn't anything I'd want for myself, sure I'd wish for racism and hunger to stop but I realized there wasn't anything I'd like to change about my life, not a single thing. That was until the pandemic, when it started all of my life crumbled down and whereas before I never wish for things to be different, then I wished that everything was different, I wish I could go outside and not fear of the virus. I wish I could have my life back, it felt like I had lost everything I had, every night I spent wishing, and graving, wanting things to be different, to be the way they were before, and of course I took me a long time to accept things would never be the same again, to accept that everything I had was gone, and I would have to start over again, (kind of like Peter Parker at the end of spider man no way home). And in that time where every second of every day of my life was misery, I remembered what it was like to look around me and envy everything everyone else had, for the first time in years I uttered the words "I wish that was me", just looking at all those people on the internet surrounded by friends, having everything they could ever ask for, while all I had was an empty room, full of stuff sure but still somehow empty. Seeing people hugging each other, while I couldn't even remember what it was like to have someone say something back, I would talk, but it would accomplish nothing, no one heard me, no one cared. I spent every night wishing to have only a fraction of what all those people had. And one day, out of nowhere, it happened, but I didn't receive just a fraction of what other people had, no, I received more than anything I ever asked for in those nights where I wish I had something, I would spent nights fantasizing about a better life yet none of those fantasies could ever compare to what I got. Just people, incredible people, amazing people, people who make me feel better than I could have ever imagined, people who make me feel so special, so understood, so fulfilled. But I still fear something, if those people came to my life just out of nowhere, for no reason, just by chance, not by anything I did, I fear that it's that same chance that brought us together that can tear us apart.

[@__-co7wy]

"Comparing your art to your friend" I can definitely relate, especially since my friend is also on god level.

[@RedBowInferno]

Thank you... I was literally comparing myself last night, and couldn't stop crying for the things that I have done wrong in the past.. But when you mention, "Stop comparing yourself, and just move forward" it hit me that.. I should go to that direction instead of going back.. Sometimes we need to listen to others for advice, and that's what I all needed.. Thank you Alex..

[@HanayoSora]

This spoke to the heart. Well done, Alex!

[@fieryelf]

Self esteem goes like this for me. Accept what you can't change, work on what you can improve, don't compare yourself to others because jealousy leads to resentment and your brain will never let you become what you hate.

[@emmanicole_woz]

I went through something similar this year. I’m very extroverted and being alone all the time gave me more time to think. But the thoughts I was thinking weren’t healthy or positive. I hit one of the lowest points of my life during 2020 where I just felt so done with life and wanted to give up. But when my family noticed something was up, they helped me get through it. I’m feeling a lot better now but I just wanted to let everyone know that if you are going through something similar then you are not alone. ❤️

[@bxnanamilk2733]

I had a similar situation where my best friend was really good at drawing I've known her from kindergarten and I wanted to be like her so I started drawing. But then everyone was always said she was good so I tried to be better and I became at the point at copying her and she got really mad at me, I risked my friendship just for a few compliments. Of course my friend still wanted to be friends with me and not to hurt my feelings by making me guilty but I knew she was hiding her feelings. She was a good friend but whenever I'm with her and we're drawing I feel like I shouldn't even draw at all its as if she's pressuring me not to draw without even saying it. Even if I draw something and it looks similar to hers she ignores me and I feel like I should just run away and hit myself and feel guilty. She was a good friend and I can't break off our friendship because I won't have anyone to hold onto she was the only friend I had. It's hard to let go but I feel like I should. Sorry this is long-

[@papiapoumilaei]

wow i'm early.. So here's a message: no matter what you look like, who you love and whatever you do: you are loved. It doesn't matter if you made a mistake, life goes on and even if you can't fix it you can learn from it and move forward, i promise everything will be better

[@kyoten19]

Thank you and right back at ya :3

[@papiapoumilaei]

@@kyoten19 tysm

[@jacky9575]

No, I'm not loved, I don't even have friends because when I'm myself, people seems to don't like me, even If I'm nice and generous

[@papiapoumilaei]

@@jacky9575 you are just very misunderstood and people don't seem to like you because that happens, not everyone can like everyone, you just need to find people that you fit in with, that might take a long time but it will be worth it, I pinkie promise you that!

[@papiapoumilaei]

@@jamesholland4155 yes you are loved!

[@bernardo.g.a1201]

This sentiment is so dangerous for everyone, don't compare, you are the best.

[@kaityskorner]

Hey... Whoever needs to hear this, you’re perfect just the way you are. I constantly compare myself to others too. It stinks. But then I realize that I’m perfect just the way I am. And so are you! You’re amazing. 🥺💕✨

[@stinkymoe3635]

Nah

[@stinkymoe3635]

No one is perfect

[@stinkymoe3635]

Except joe

[@ethan_graffitiboi]

I needed this, I've been trying to start my own animation channel and I always end up comparing myself to other animators as well as feeling like I'm not good enough because I never work on my videos... Thank you so much for being willing to open up and help others with your experiences☺️

[@Zanggard]

Wow the animation was really in this good in this video

[@Beurr3]

Your grading/ranks incident is so accurate with what I dealt with.

[@vegitoblue9044]

2:17 look at the student names LMFAO😭😭

[@evelynbrooke7648]

I really needed to hear "be kind to yourself" I have been struggling recently as a single parent of a 6 year old, always thinking "am I doing the right thing?" or "Am I doing enough? I get so angry at myself thinking I am a bad parent despite knowing I am not. Not only that but I have been struggling with my own mental health, I recently found out something which was a good breakthrough but also terrifies me, once again thinking I am somehow bad or broken. Whoever takes the time to read this message, if you are struggling in any way shape or form know you are not alone. I hope you have great support systems, friends who will listen or lovers who will be there for you. Don't be afraid to reach out and ask for help but most importatly take care of yourself. Get some food, drink some water, have a long relaxing bath or shower. Do something that will benifit you, make you feel better... If you read this far, thank you. I hope you have an amazing day and I hope every day from today becomes brighter and happier!

[@anartsuki7033]

Your animation got so much better! Nice to see you back!

[@moki5071]

I struggle with comparing my self in school, I always see other people's wonderful life and think, what went wrong. I know that their life isn't perfect, but I just don't know how to be happy with myself yet.

[@MoMagaleo]

Love the smoothness of your animation

[@thelive_99]

Lately, it's been hard especially when people constantly tell you why you can't be like this person, you need to work a job, and so on. I felt pathetic being 21 with no motivation, no job, and feeling depressed that I'll never take care of myself in the future. I'm trying my hardest not to compare myself and being honest with myself when I'm not in the right mindset. This video captures a lot of what I worry about and how I need to remind myself that I'm human. Things will come to me in time. For now, take a deep breath. Wonderful video, Alex! I'm excited for the next one.

[@mathratz6933]

“The past is history, the future is a mystery, but today is a gift that is why is called present” Máster Oggway

[@blue1601]

This is exactly what I'm going through. The feelings of inadequacy both about people around you and your past self. It's a really hard thing to do.

[@smeratharakan4939]

Everyone: This is so relatable Me: That rank list is pretty accurate 2:20

[@anniejadehrts]

Why is this so relatable? I really think 2020 made a lot of changes in me- moving on from old relationship, working on art and stories at the same time, dealing with insecurities, studying, finding my worth and the list will go on. I did find people I can rely on, on the way but a lot of time I just felt like I did not deserve it. I constantly compared myself, my work, my studies and my freedom to others while I forget to see what they go through. Miss Alex, this video hit me hard and taught me a lesson. I really don't spend much time on commenting but I guess telling this would in a way motivate you too, to work more. I wish you luck for your upcoming videos. Hope you do well!!

[@tilasmi112]

I am desperately waiting for the new video this month! But, you don't need to rush it. I know how hard and time consuming animating might be. So no pressure or anything! And Alex, honey, don't feel bad about yourself! Don't doubt your abilities. I am 12 right now and I have such feelings too, Believe me ( I know you think I am really young but I am speaking with experience), everyone is self conscious. All the viewers, including me, are with you! We love you and NEVER GIVE UP (please)!❤️

[@hollynguyen8988]

I have a problem with comparing myself with my older siblings thinking i dont have enough good hobbies like them, i don't go out as much as them, im not as accomplished as them, but my parents and siblings help me to understand that no one is flawless or perfect, this video is a good reminder of that thank you

[@theironrubberduck]

When she said “reality” it automatically triggered me to say “Oop there goes gravity”

[@studiomikle8400]

😂 great comment

[@Anonymous-lv4di]

6:20 That’s a thing with your whole society, it probably starts with your parents punishing you for being less than average and congratulating you foe being above, but without realizing that it is mathematically impossible for everyone to he above average

[@Anonymous-lv4di]

*for

[@YennieFer]

I can relate to this. I would compare myself a lot. Especially with art. I thought maybe I could get noticed more the more I worked harder. “Why do they have all these fans and I don’t?” “What am I doing wrong?” “I’m invisible.” So yeah. I’m super insecure. 😅😅

[@stinkymoe3635]

O k

[@autumn99312]

Watching it again after 9 months because dealing with an existential crisis you know, this video is really inspiring and makes me feel a little better.

[@myrmatta1]

Companies be like: *insert cliche "Hang in there" cat poster* "Well boys, we did it. Depression is no more."

[@MaxMax-qg7gw]

That "be kind to yourself" hit me right in the heart.....

[@overdemon3478]

Breaks it down and don’t give me a frown be a star and try to STAND PROUD

[@stinkymoe3635]

Echidona is best girl

[@June.Pandora]

Honestly...this video sums up what im going through at this moment right now. Ive always compared myself and tend to get jealous of those i feel who are more successful than me (in a sense) i tend to get jealous and get upset over things that don't even make sense or shouldnt even be Valid. "Why can't i dance like her?" "why am i not pretty like her?" "why can't i do this like them?" then when i ask myself these things i always tend to get angry with myself thinking that i'm just the outlier because so far everyones being successful except for me. This video especially the message at the end made me think for a moment. It makes me feel good to know that i can have a watering can to water my grass. Your words have an impact on me...im thankful

[@StanleyAnimations]

Dang this video is mad heat 🔥

[@IReallyLikePurple24]

2:54 OMG! the level I relate to this is in real 😪😭💕 Art is always the hardest one for me I'm always comparing because it means to much to me and I work very hard people always praised my friend but never noticed me, it's good to know I'm not the only one.

[@dYlAn1DyLaN7I3]

Your not aloneyou never are, your parents are always there, your friends, and all the photos on instagram that look amazing and way to good to be true there all edited.

[@naymama]

That quote "Compare to who you were yesterday not to who someone else is today" That spoke to me because i always compare my art i've been doing for 2 years to somebody whos drawn for their whole life. I try to stay positive but sometimes it's hard to. This is a quote that is always be with me so thanks for it. Well everyone reading have a wonderful day! :)

[@lunam965]

This is why I don’t follow people that post about their life.

[@the_dark.22]

This is why I make my life look shitty. Because it lowkey is-

[@nataliamora7010]

Well, if you don't like just don't see it and say nothing

[@lunam965]

I don’t follow them because am not interested in that content I mostly follow some people playing sky children of the light because I love that game

[@nataliamora7010]

@@lunam965 Fine 👍 so get away of here

[@lunam965]

Why am just commenting under my comment under a video that I like

[@Znimations]

That you wanna go back to a certain moment of your life from the past hits me the hardest.

[@capitalkaemusic]

So glad your back POG!

[@psishiek]

This hits me deep. Today some school results came out and i failed one class and almost failed another one. I’ve been feeling down and depressed lately, all my inspiration to do my goals is gone, i can’t even enjoy things i used to love. I try so hard to be better every day but i just feel like i fail every day. The part where you talked about when you got second place and everyone praised you was the one that hit me the most, my parents always told me that i could be the best of my school, i was just lazy, that made me start comparing me to others, and to this day i do that, i try to be the best, and when i fail i just feel depressed, i sometimes even cry. Even teachers compare me to my dad (he went to the same school as me), and some teachers hace even told me that they are disappointed and that my dad was better. I don’t know what to do but i’ll try my best to be here, and i’ll keep fighting or i’ll just not give up. For the people that read all the way here, thanks, and have a good day :)

[@LanyeTunez]

I’m so glad you’re back

[@kealeigh7941]

“So here’s a watering can” imma just cry rn, this is my turtle shell, a place to be real

[@Wiz_nation16]

Me having to quarantine for more than half a year: games Me who plays games on the daily even before quarantine: those a rookie numbers

[@fleabarf123]

This is a mood. Growing up I was being compared or I compared myself to other people. It's really emotionally degrading and it still happens. I constantly put myself in an emotional spiral that puts me in a HORRIBLE mental state that ends up putting me into a burnt-out state that causes me to sit in my room for days, weeks even, and I'm sitting there, WORKING so I can be, "As good as them." This is an AMAZING example of this mentally damaging mindset of being as good as them.

[@honeysquares]

Struggle is real... This is the reason I don’t do New Years revaluation Edit: I used to feel like this when I was all the way back in 2nd grade but I was aware other people might have done this too. It hasn’t completely gone away but I’m much better now.

[@stinkymoe3635]

My name is Jeff lol

[@wh1msic4l]

Just so you know, I usually compare myself to people who’re having the great life they have. And I don’t think in a way like, “Am I not too good enough?” but in a way like, “I can achieve this soon! I’ll just have to start at something so that I can reach this point!” I am very optimistic about having a bright future because if I actually keep believing that I’m not going to achive it, my motivation and passion will slow down which will affect my self status. Just be happy that you were born to this world. Don’t compare yourself to others in a negative way. Believe that you can do it too. Your life is your story to create so your chances are there to achieve such wonderful goals and dreams. Look at me, I’m just an average person who’s living in an average life. But I have lots of dreams to reach which I believe that I can achieve. I’m still finding myself a starting point for my future since I’m still young. But why not start to be optimistic from now on? Be able to heal yourself from negativities and start at a point where you can be proud of. Give yourself a compliment and be happy for what you have, even if it’s tough, you can make it through someday :)

[@crazychimera1]

I'm gonna pretend you weren't in a class without every best boy and best girl in anime 2:10

[@stufferfish2226]

I often struggle quite a bit with comparing myself to my past or who I could be, so this got quite relatable

[@yumako1oo934]

Okey that video is very help because I had bad day I was think that I don’t work_hard I will be kind to myself now I Think this video have alot of felling and It was so brave you to publish this video because not alot if people will speak so frankly

[@yuriasss]

The whole video explains what I'm going through rn- Constantly wanting others approval, comparing myself to others, wanting to go back where I was much more happier. I'm just 14 and I always have those thoughts in my head.

[@Poke-ladd]

Sometimes I seem to get days where I just want to laugh hysterically like the joker even though enthralled by despair

[@arahaan5280]

Its not bad sharing this, it makes me feel like I'm not alone and not the only one going through this.

[@areebshaukat5347]

Use this comment as a "This almost made me cry" button.

[@Diceman82]

This sings to me on an emotional level and it's something you will struggle on and off with for the rest of your life. You are your own worst critic. I literally lost everything in 2020, my home, my self respect, my family , my income and most of my property(I literally own a single basket of clothes now lol) But as I look back I realized how toxic that environment was. My family loves to character assassinate people they deem "not working hard enough" or like my own father said "not working a regular 9 to 5". But right as the water was being cut off and I was carrying water from a river (which by the way river water is really soft on your hair) A friend I helped in her darkest hour a couple years ago swooped in to help. I now have the opportunity to flip all the crap in 2020 that nearly destroyed me the middle finger and move on. Will I probably fail again? Well, duh , failure is a learning experience and something that will happen even if you make no mistakes; that's just called being alive. best you can do is keep moving forward, but be smart enough to stop and reflect on the present, be mindful of the now and how it will reflect on your future. I hope 2021 is better for you Alex, I hope it's better for everyone.

[@roseesthetic]

Me: reads the title Also me: same 😞

[@SuussyBakka]

I learned not to compare myself at all a few years ago, but the “grass is greener where you water it” part is the final piece I needed to hear, you completed a part of my puzzle. Thank you 😊

[@Crocswithnosocs]

This vid is relatable to me I’ve been struggling with mental health for the past few months and 2020 just ruined my life

[@-Niks-]

Yeah same goes for me and i hope you to get to work hard this year and be happy. Also have a nice day!

[@Crocswithnosocs]

@@-Niks- thanks 😊

[@stinkymoe3635]

Lil

[@Crocswithnosocs]

@@stinkymoe3635 ?

[@stinkymoe3635]

@@Crocswithnosocs my name joe

[@SweetKickz101YT]

You’re not alone at all... All of 2020 I kept comparing myself to my friends and it threw me into such a depressed state of mind that I was about to stop doing the things I loved. Thank you for making this.. thank you for sharing your story with us. I’m glad things for you are starting to seem much better. :3 Cheers to a better 2021!

[@gestudios937]

1 View and 88 likes- BRUH WHAT

[@Star-zi9hx]

youtube is drunk

[@Pattmore]

This hits me on such a deep lvl, literally just 30 mins ago I felt as if I wasn't cut out for art and was comparing myself from 2019 to now I really needed to hear this, thank you and I wish you the best of luck

[@hunneylipps]

Bro when I saw the notification I knew I couldn't miss this lol 😂😁

[@hunneylipps]

@@gf7688 lol 😂😁

[@-Niks-]

Same goes for me

[@stay6956]

the worst decision i ever made was going on social media, now i can’t stop comparing and i can’t even get off because i’m so obsessed with how my life is not as fun and exciting as so and so’s life

[@trovulnyan3370]

Never have I been so early, also I never have new years goals

[@wetsnow7492]

Hah same

[@003zie]

Ikr same😂😂

[@paoher171]

Ikr .^.

[@rel1yz114]

We have the same problem 🥺 But sometimes I say to myself that "I'm not them, that's there life, And this is my life so there's deference" IDK

[@hui8108]

Ya i got nowhere ʕ•͡•ʔ

[@icon8277]

Wow.. I’ve been doing this all along and didn’t even realise. I’ve felt horrible about myself and thought this video would cheer me up and be an escape and this actually made me realise what I’m doing..

[@bee_is_me_8102]

Never clicked so fast😅

[@loujainahmed8228]

It's somehow relaxing to know that it's not only me who's struggling with such contrasting thoughts and irrational feelings.. I think that in the end.. it's not me.. I'm not the problem.. I can fix this.. and most importantly.. I'm not alone.. not anymore.. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.. this is the most precise description I've ever heard of what it feels like..

[@yuzalee5796]

Yay! I'm early for once~

[@squarrot9355]

WHEN YOU SAID THE PART ABOUT COMPARING YOURSELF TO YOU YESTERDAY I SWEAR THATS THE MOST RELATABLE THING IVE HEARD ALL MONTH

[@dontask9000]

I struggle with this as well. I always hated my work and never listened to the good things people said. Self confidence is something I struggle with all the time.

[@Applefablestudio]

That was a really inspiring talk vid for me. I've been going through the worst of last year with burn outs and lack of motivation. So this was very theraputic for me to watch and how not to compare myself. Thank you for the kind words, Alex

[@iaminmymumscahvroomvroom3953]

That advice was what I needed I wasn't just comparing myself to my past self but also other people ..i'am slowly believing in myself..and trusting myself..I hope I can breakout of this comparing zone of mine

[@misty-annknights9714]

You are speaking my everyday struggle! I needed this video especially today. I am always in denial of myself and it's pretty hard to hear and see the good things even if the world tells me it's there.