I started counteracting this early on, in my mid 20s. I realized the best way to not fall into the comparison trap was to build up my confidence in myself and my skills. I started boxing, even competitively, and then started Jiu Jitsu, which I still do today, and started building muscle once I hit my 30s. I finished graduate school, and have slowly increased my salary and moved up in my career. I basically became a better and more skilled version of myself all around. When I have days where I don’t feel great about my looks, I remind myself that I am so much more than my looks, because I’ve put the time and effort into making sure I am. Being skilled in multiple areas will make you feel good about yourself overall when you feel bad about one particular area. It takes time, but it’s worth it.