downward comparison
2 episodes mention this concept
HealthyGamerGGDec 22, 2022Overcoming the Addiction of Comparison: Understanding Its Roots and Disarming the Ego
PsychologyComparison as an epidemicAddictive nature of comparisonSocial Comparison TheoryUpward comparison
psychacksDismantling Envy: Three Psychological Strategies for Overcoming Negative Emotions
PsychologyEnvyPerceived deficitPersonally relevant goodPerceived equal
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- emotional regulation
- complex emotion
- yogic psychology
- emotional coping strategy
- psychic distance
- ego as a defense mechanism
- indifference (stoic philosophy)
- addictive nature of comparison
- envy
- negative emotion activation
- perceived equal
- cognitive reframing
- ahamkar (ego)
- self-destruction
- self-worth / self-esteem
- parasocial relationships
- vicious cycle of comparison
- neutrals (stoic philosophy)
- perceived deficit
- personally relevant good