Reminder: Everyone is living their own journey, in their own way.

Reminder: Every person has their own battles and their own way of dealing with them.

We are exposed to a small snippet of a persons life. I would even go as far as to say we are exposed to a small snippet of our own lives!

Life is moving, every day we wake up and we have to "tackle" the day ahead, we navigate through planned and unplanned moments and just keep moving.

It's so easy, especially these days with social media, to get caught up in judging people, or comparing yourself to others.

Four reminders to myself when I start comparing myself or or judging people:

• They are not living my life: We are all on our own journey, and we each have good and less good things that shape us. I'm very proud of the person I am and it's likely I wouldn't be this person had I not had challenges along the road.

• Their overall journey is not mine: I tend to compare myself when I see people on amazing trips, but then I remind myself that one amazing trip isn't a reflection of that persons whole life. And instead of feeling sorry for myself I change my own narrative and feel happy for that person and their adventure.

• I can do the same if I really wanted to: If I see something that sparks jealously or judgement in me, I take a moment to consider why I have this feeling. If I'm jealous because I want to do whatever it is I've seen, I consider why I haven't done it and then make a plan to get there!

• I don't truly know this person: Most days I'm learning about myself, and if I'm still learning about myself, I most definitely don't have a good gauge on someone else life so comparisons and judgement are really wasted energy.

Follow people who inspire you through their journey, not people who bring out envy or negative judgement in you.

The right kind of jealously may actually not be a bad thing, it may push you to do things that will bring you joy and foster growth while you continue on your own journey.

And judging people, well that's a waste of your own energy!

Keep shining.