When people become dissatisfied with a situation, they can be tempted to overestimate how well other people are doing regarding that type of situation, and they can ignore or underestimate the extent to which they themselves are capable of improving their own situation through their own actions.
Their perception of the situation illustrates an example of an all too frequent misguided focus.
Instead of misdirecting their attention and focus on how well they think others are doing, they need to focus more on their own self-responsibilities and actions. They need to focus on taking greater control of their own actions that will enable them to improve their own situation.
“The grass is not, in fact, always greener on the other side of the fence. No, not at all. Fences have nothing to do with it. The grass is greenest where it is watered.” (Robert Fulghum)
“What you stay focused on will grow.” (Roy T. Bennett)
“Look in the mirror rather than at your neighbor.” (Frank Sonnenberg)
Getting Personal
From your personal observations or own experiences, can you give a real and specific example of “The grass is greener on the other side.” Any comments or reactions to this example?
….Top of post image, “Watering Grass,” from pristinephc.com
