根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。Breaking theHabit of Comparing Yourself with Others
If you took the strengths of others, and compared them with your weaknesses, youwould feel rather upset. This is what most of us do at one time or another—andsome of us do pretty often. It's a surefire recipe for a drop inselfconfidence and for unhappiness. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}Here are some tips that might behelpful to you：
Awareness.Most often we make these social comparisons without realizing we're doing them.It's a natural act, I suppose, and as a result it's something that is donewithout consciousness.{#blank#}2{#/blank#}Bringthe thought to your consciousness by being on the lookout for them. If youfocus on these thoughts for a few days, it gets much easier with practice, andsoon it won't be hard to notice.
Stop yourself. Once you realize you're doing these comparisons, giveyourself a pause.{#blank#}3{#/blank#}Justacknowledge the thought, and gently change focus.
Count your blessings. A better focus is on what you do have, on what you arealready blessed with.{#blank#}4{#/blank#} Think about how lucky you are to have what youhave, to have the people in your life who care about you, to be alive.
Focus on your strengths. Instead of looking at your weaknesses, ask yourself whatyour strengths are. Celebrate them ! Be proud of them. Don't brag, but feelgood about them and use them to your best advantage.
{#blank#}5{#/blank#} Sometimes we try to criticize others just tomake ourselves look or feel better. Attacking someone else for your benefit isdestructive. It forms an enemy when it could form a friend. In the end, thathurts you as well. Instead, try to support others in their success—that willlead to more success on your part.
a．Don't knock others down.
b．Don't blame yourself or feel bad.
c．So the solution is to become conscious.
d．Helping others means helping yourself.
e．Count what you have, not what you don't.
f．It is important to try to find out your strengths.
g．So how do you break this cycle of comparing yourself withothers?
