Fighting Constant Comparison with Platitudes (Does not Work)

I searched for guidance on how to combat the problem of constant comparison. I found that well-meaning teachers sometimes addressed the topic, but their advice usually ran along these lines:

“You shouldn’t compare yourself to others, for you never know the truth about anyone other than yourself.”

“You can’t compare yourself to anyone else, for you are one of a kind.”

“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”

“You are God’s creation, and God made only one of you.”

“People are like snowflakes; no two are exactly alike. So you can’t compare yourself with…