Have you ever jumped on the comparison train and found it to be a pretty bumpy ride? Today, we’re talking about comparing yourself to others, why it happens, and whether comparison is always a negative thing or if it can sometimes have a positive impact on you. We also share some strategies and tips for overcoming the comparison game.
What’s In This Episode:
- When comparing yourself to others can be a positive thing
- The different ways that we compare ourselves to others
- How comparison can lead to stress within your marriage
- The danger of making assumptions about other people
- The ultimate in mom comparisons
- How our expectations and identity as moms are connected to comparison
- The external societal factors that facilitate in comparison
- Why do we focus on “the things that our lives aren’t”
- Strategies that we can use to overcome insecurities and compare ourselves less
- An exercise to help eliminate the comparison game