This is not an easy thing to shake off. You may find that something simple and really only for yourself -- something where the comparison to others comes up, b

This is not an easy thing to shake off. You may find that something simple and really only for yourself -- something where the comparison to others comes up, but doesn't matter so much -- could really help. I've found a surprising amount of amusement in adding Velcro patches to my backpacks, making watchbands with Hypalon and stuff like that.