Comparing things is something we naturally do. Whether it's looking at how things are now versus how they used to be or comparing the world today to the past, it's a common human tendency.
Today, we've got some interesting comparisons that might change how you see the world. We're not just talking about now and then; there's much more to it. We'll compare lightsabers of different prices and show how fully grown cats can look very different from each other. Get ready and check them out! And if you like any of them, don't forget to upvote!
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Then And Now: Cancer Patient vs. Cancer Survivor
People often compare themselves and others in areas like looks, money, intelligence, and success. Studies suggest that about 10 percent of our thoughts involve these kinds of comparisons. The social comparison theory, developed by psychologist Leon Festinger in 1954, says that we judge our own worth based on how we stack up against others. However, constant comparisons can not only lead to motivation for improvement, but can also result in feelings of dissatisfaction, guilt, or even harmful behaviors like lying or unhealthy eating.
One Year Of Good Care And Love
10 Year Old Me vs. 25 Year Old Me
When people compare themselves to others to track their personal growth or get inspired to do better and build a more positive self-image, it can be a good thing. But it's important to be careful not to fall into the trap of making negative comparisons. Who we compare ourselves to matters a lot: If we just want a self-esteem boost, we tend to compare ourselves to people who are worse off than us, but this can become unhealthy. When we aim to improve, we often compare ourselves to peers who are similar to us but excel in a specific area.
My 10 Year Progress Pic To Becoming An Rn
Elliot's Owner Shares What He Looked Like At 4 Weeks vs. Full Grown, With His Favorite Toy
First Portrait I Ever Did Back In 2011 vs. Most Recent Portrait From 2021, It's Been A Long Journey
Using our social connections to drive progress can be really effective. For example, in a study, friendly competition motivated people to exercise more because they encouraged each other to do better. This "social ratchet effect" meant that each person's effort inspired others to step up. On the other hand, social networks where people simply offered positive support were not as helpful.
The Day After Asher Was Adopted In 2012 vs. Today
The same with my stripy fatty. We took him from violent ppl. His jaw was broken badly, so one of his teeth much more prominent than others. He got scared every time someone just tried to hold him. Now he is sleeping with his belly up, and following me all over the garden. I literally do everything in his company.
Man Shares Picture Before And After A Liver Transplant
How It Started vs. How Its Going
People tend to make two types of comparisons: upward and downward. In upward comparisons, we measure ourselves against those we perceive as better in some way, while in downward comparisons, we do the opposite. As expected, research shows that downward comparisons tend to boost our self-esteem, but both approaches come with risks – upward comparisons can lead to feelings of insecurity and jealousy, while downward comparisons can foster overconfidence and arrogance.
That Is A Wonderful Accomplishment And Much Harder To Achieve Staying At The Same Company
From A Little Bean To A Majestic Queen
My Wife’s Face On Our Wedding Day Compared To When She Met Rob
Theodore Roosevelt once referred to comparison as "the thief of joy," and his observation might hold some truth. Social comparison can be a source of motivation for self-improvement, but it can also encourage judgmental, biased, overly competitive, or superior attitudes. Most people have the social skills and self-control to keep their standards for social comparison to themselves, refraining from acting on any envy or resentment triggered by making comparisons. However, their true feelings may surface in other ways.
Adding The Backstitches To My Cross-Stitch Embroidery
We Have Two Skinny Cats, And One Fat One
The Difference 11 Days Can Make For This Maple Tree
Comparisons tend to make us feel bad when we only measure ourselves against people who excel in certain qualities. For instance, when we think our social lives are less active, we often compare ourselves to the most social people we know. Recognizing this bias can help us make more realistic and motivating comparisons.
My Client Asked To Make This Rug With Her Rats
B2 Stealth Bomber Compared To A Falcon
My Brother And His Friend, Both Age 13. We Loved The Difference In Height
Spending too much time on social media, where we see images of exciting events, can lower self-esteem and contribute to feeling down. However, these risks seem to affect mainly people who are very anxious, while some studies suggest that social media can actually boost self-esteem, especially when we look back at our own happy moments with friends.
From Broken Legs To Long Legs
I know this isn‘t funny or anything, but it looks SO damn cute with those casts.
Summer Body vs. Winter Body
Size Comparison Of My Maine Coon To My American Shorthair
To be less affected by painful comparisons, pay attention to what triggers this behavior, practice deep gratitude for the good things in your life, and remember that wanting what others have is often a waste of time unless it's something truly valuable, like their kindness or generosity.
Smoker vs. Non-Smoker
Ski Trail Sign In Summer vs. In Winter
Either that is genuinely a huge amount of snow, or it's a really big stool that you're standing on.
Visited The Same Model Village 25 Years Apart
In the end, it's not about comparing ourselves to others; it's about becoming the best versions of ourselves, cultivating self-acceptance, and finding contentment in the journey toward personal growth and fulfillment. Check out our previous editions on cool comparisons.
A Pic I Took Of My Husband With All The Books He Wrote Oc
The Size Of A Tornado Compared To The Size Of Wind Turbines
The Clear Blue In Front Of Me Compared To The Dark Abyss Behind Me
Beautiful Christmas Tree Before And After
Chinese Explorer Zheng He's Ship Compared To Christopher Columbus' Santa Maria. They Both Lived In The Same Era
Movie vs. Real Life
My Husband Started 17th Grade (His Masters Program) On The Same Day My Daughter Started 5th Grade. They’re Both Ecstatic About Back To School
Grandma Has Had Long Hair Since She Was My Age, We Took A Photo For Comparison
Same hair texture and slight curling around the tips, genetics at work here 💕
Here Is A Comparison Of My Original Sketch Compared To The Finished Product! Happy With How Accurate I've Been Able To Get On These
Fluffy Corgi vs. Regular Coat
At The Beach vs. Cleaning Feet After
Coming Home vs. Leaving
Human Skeleton Compared To Gorilla Skeleton
Real Japan vs. Anime
We Live Next To The Ocean, Here's The Comparison Between The Outside And Inside Doorknob
World's Smallest Computer Compared To A Grain Of Rice
Same Location, Two Different Times
Barcelona During The Day vs. During The Night
Nearly 25 Years After The Fall Of The Berlin Wall, The Difference In Types Of Light Bulbs Can Still Be Seen From Space
Two Dogs Of The Same Breed: One Shaved And Second One - Not Yet
Graphics Then vs. Graphics Now
I prefer the old ones, the modern ones are to orelaistic for being a game
Eagle Claws Are Pretty Big Even In Comparison With Mammalian Predators
This Fake Hundred Dollar Bill My Coworker Accepted. (Real Bill For Comparison.)
The Difference Between A Norwegian Soldier 75 Years Ago And Today
Same Place, Different Time. March vs. June
Ken 1985 vs. Ken 2018
The Wife And I Went To The Grand Canyon This Weekend. Top Was Saturday, Bottom Was Sunday
The Difference Between Farm Fresh And Store Fresh Strawberries
Whenever Somebody Posts A Photo Of The Milky Way, People Invariably Ask "Is That How You See It With The Naked Eye?". Here's A Representation Of What You Do See Compared To What Comes Out Of The Camera
This photo was taken at the Pinnacles Desert in Western Australia, the moon had just set below the horizon and the core of the Milky Way was rising towards the east and was at about 40 degrees. This obviously isn't a perfect representation but it's pretty close. You won't see any color as our eyes can't determine color very well in low light.
The photo you see on the left is directly out of the camera, no post processing has been done at all and you can see quite a bit of green towards the horizon and some orange and magenta hues in the core. My camera's white balance was set to auto and this is a 30 second exposure. ISO was set at 3200 and aperture was f2.8.
The pinnacles is one of the most other worldly experiences. What a landscape
Before And After Comparison Pics Of A Street In Surf City, NC After Florence
LEGO Lukes Changing Over Time
You Can See The Difference Between The Tap Water And The Sparkling Water That I Poured Over It
Stairs Built In 1829 vs. 2005
Japan vs. Brazil
The Horse Cart Used To Spread 200 Kg Of Manure With 90 Years Ago vs. A Modern 10-Ton Manure Spreader That My Brother Uses Today
Shark’s Brain vs. Dolphin’s Brain
Japan’s Highest Bridge’s Height Is Compared To Godzilla
My Mom’s Phone From 1998 vs. My Phone From 2018
Microscopic Look At Bee Stinger vs. Needle
View From My House Of California Normal vs. California With Fires
'Chernobyl' Actors vs. The Real-Life People They Played
The Comparison Of Right Handed And Left Handed People At My High School
I'll use the left door as often as I can even though I'm very right-handed. I hope it has fewer germs since fewer people use it.
Before And After Images Of Giant Ancient Cedars Cut In The Caycuse Watershed In Ditidaht Territory On Southern Vancouver Island
My Jeans vs. My Wife’s Jeans. I’m 6’ 3”and She’s 5’ 2”
Shoe That Is On The Longboard vs. The Shoe That Does All The Pushing
New £500 Bundle Of £5 Notes Compared To Used Ones
The Tan Of My Hand Compared To My Foot
$10 vs. $400 Lightsaber
The Size Of My Bathroom Tiles Compared To My Scale
Earth Compared To Its Water And Air
Comparison Picture As Proof That Not All Days In New Zealand Are Filled With Glorious Weather. Expectation vs. Reality At Kea Point
I'm sorry it still looks absolutely stunning in both pics, so you failed.
The View Of This Beach Wedding From The Guests' Perspective vs. How It Looks To Those In The Ceremony
A Side By Side Comparison Of The Cheap Eggs vs. The Fancy Ones
0.5 Meter Drop vs. 5 Meter Drop
Grand Theft Auto vs. Fast And Furious 6
Girls Going Out vs. Staying At Home
Why do people think that glasses are unattractive? Most people need them nowadays.
This is the 5th or 6th time one hasn't worked this week. Is it just the app or the website as well?
I couldn't sign in to the app for almost a week. It couldn't connect with Bored Panda, it said. My activity has been hit or miss. Sometimes I can access it, sometimes I can't. I dislike the slowness of the site, and the drop-down comments, so I don't really use it. While I wasn't able to sign in on the app, though, I was able to just fine on the site. The cats both insist that there's a soft can-opener to blame.
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I couldn't sign in to the app for almost a week. It couldn't connect with Bored Panda, it said. My activity has been hit or miss. Sometimes I can access it, sometimes I can't. I dislike the slowness of the site, and the drop-down comments, so I don't really use it. While I wasn't able to sign in on the app, though, I was able to just fine on the site. The cats both insist that there's a soft can-opener to blame.
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