Ep 253: The comparison trap: The good, the bad and the uncomfortable

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It's been said that comparison is the thief of joy and it couldn't be more true. Social media has made it easier than ever to gaze at the highlight reels that others post and cause us to compare ourselves constantly to them.

However, comparison isn't always bad. When we use it as a form of inspiration, it can be joyous. The issue is when we compare for the sake of self-judgement.

Today, we're going to talk the good, the bad and the uncomfortable when it comes to the comparison trap.

Here’s what you’ll hear in this episode:

  • Why comparison isn’t always bad and when it can be inspiring.

  • How to celebrate your own progress without worrying about what “the other one” are doing (whether it’s on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest or next door)

  • How we’ve become obsessed with comparing ourselves to strangers on the internet.

  • Simple ways to notice that comparison trap and understand how to work through it.

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