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Is it bad to feel competitive?
Competing itself is, by nature, fairly uncomfortable. Nevertheless, allowing ourselves to feel our competitive feelings cleanly and directly is not only acceptable; it’s actually healthy. Our competitive feelings are an indication of what we want, and acknowledging what we want is key to getting to know ourselves.
Why do I like competition?
We hypothesized that people who are motivated by competition are motivated for at least three reasons: competition allows them to satisfy the need to win, competition provides the opportunity or reason for improving their performance, and competition motivates them to put forth greater effort that can result in high …
How do I stop competing?
Here are some useful tips that have worked really well:
- Be aware of its ill effects.
- See your own successes.
- Desire the greater things in life.
- Compete less and appreciate more.
- Practice gratitude.
- Take a walk.
- Find inspiration without comparison.
- Compare with yourself.
What is competitive trait anxiety?
Competitive trait anxiety (CTA) is a personality disposition which reflects the tendency to experience stress in situations involving competitive sport (20).
What happens when a friend is competitive with you?
If you find yourself competing with a friend, you may feel as though you’re inadequate or doing something wrong because you haven’t made the same achievements. And if you find out that a friend feels competitive with you, it may seem like they don’t want you to be happy.
Is competition good or bad for You?
Competition isn’t always a bad thing. For example, when friends hit their fitness goals or achieve success in their career, Metzger says that it should inspire you rather than make you feel worse. After all, if they’re able to get there, you likely will be, as well.
Is competition a good motivator?
Competition is a good motivator to advance us in some respects. But if you’re feeling overly and uselessly competitive, putting yourself in a “me vs. you” world where maybe even “I’m never good enough” in comparison — ask yourself what’s being competed over.
Is it unrealistic to compete on everything in life?
Contrary to what your parents may have told you, there is no script or checklist for when you should be reaching various milestones in life, like finding a partner or becoming a parent. In fact, Metzger says that it’s it’s unrealistic to compete on many of life’s accomplishments.