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Old Oct 06, 2011, 08:31 AM
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...how can I learn to value myself and stop living in my brother's shadow?
Maybe the other way around? It sounds to me as if living in your brother's shadow and unsuccessfully struggling not to is getting in the way of valuing yourself.
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Everyone says "Don't compare yourself to him," but I don't think I can help it! He is always winning awards and trophies...
Maybe focus on: what's the attraction for you here? I.e., what would you miss most if you did stop comparing?
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Given that I'm only taking two classes, sometimes it seems like it should be ridiculous that I would be stressed out...
Ridiculous to whom? Is there someone in particular you are (or were) hoping to impress?