Feedback Thoughts

The two articles that I most related to were the 14 Signs Your Perfectionism Has Gotten Out of Control and The Psychology of Comparison and How to Stop. I think that these two articles are applicable not only in writing, but in life. While I did relate to all of the "14 Signs," in the Perfectionism post, I still related to many of them. Perfectionism is a dangerous trap to fall into, especially because it eliminates the desire for growth (at least it does for me). I often find myself choosing easy tasks that I know I will succeed in instead of seeking something that will challenge me. I also really enjoyed the Comparison article because I think it is something that our generation is particularly engulfed by. Recently, I have been shown various articles that connect the rise in social media to the rise of depression and suicide in teens and young adults. The tips outlined in this article seem like they would be very helpful in combatting the need to compare, especially on social media. When receiving feedback, I want to focus on not being overly sensitive or afraid of failure and also focusing on my own work, not comparing my stories with my classmates' stories.

"Comparison is the thief of joy" - Theodore Roosevelt