Chances are you’ve heard that Theodore Roosevelt quote, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” Chances are also that you’ve managed to still get sucked into the comparison trap while scrolling through social media or hearing about the success of friends and colleagues.

While comparison is a normal brain function, it can become disruptive to your health and wellbeing and may even make it harder to advance in your career if it affects your mindset too much.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have experienced changes to their employment. This may include layoffs, furloughs, reduction of hours, and of course, shifting to working from home.  It’s completely normal to feel upset, but there are steps you can take to calmly respond to these employment changes and get on the right track through intentional job searches and networking.