The Balance Center

Comparing yourself to others is a losing game. Remember Eleanor Roosevelt: 'No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.' Focus on your strengths, list what you have, and recall that people only show what they want you to see, especially on social media.

Anne Frank's wisdom echoes: 'First we make choices, then our choices make us.' Mitch Axelrod's health scare led him to prioritize home-based work, aligning his life with his values. Choosing what resonates with your core beliefs fuels fulfillment, while saying 'yes' to misaligned commitments breeds trouble. Remember Josh Billings: 'Half of the troubles... traced to saying yes too quickly and not saying no soon enough.'