You scroll, see others’ lives — babies, jobs, travels — and suddenly your own life feels smaller. It’s not vanity; it’s biology. The brain compares to understand belonging. But when we constantly see others’ “best moments,” it interprets that as falling behind.

Dopamine drops, motivation dips, and you start feeling empty even when you’re fine.

The cure isn’t to stop caring — it’s to return to your own pace. You’re on time in your life, not late.

Alma’s tips:

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  • Limit time on social media.
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  • Spend time with people who calm you, not those you compare with.
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  • Remember: no one is really “on schedule.”