It’s funny; while we know comparison is the thief of joy, why do we still get stuck in comparison. After all, has comparing yourself to someone else moved you forward by leaps and bounds?
How you see yourself
Often we do not step back to see ourselves as others see us. In truth, others can see our strengths easier than we can.
One of my very favorite phrases is you can’t read the label from inside the bottle.
Our minds are happy in the bottle; they feel safe and comfortable.
Even if it keeps us stuck in comparison.
While stuck in comparison
Can you think of a time when you were comparing yourself to someone else, fueled by your ugly thought about yourself? Am I right?
Honestly, how does that feel? I’m guessing pretty crappy. Or maybe that’s just me that feels like my ugly thoughts drag me through the mud sometimes.
How would it feel instead?
Instead of staying stuck in comparison looking at others, would it be better to decide to be content with what you have and what you’ve accomplished?
We have no idea what obstacles they have overcome along the path for the most part. Because we are comparing ourselves to who they have already become.
Not to mention, we do not know their journey; we can not compare ourselves to someone else’s with missing information. Likely, we are seeing only the good stuff. We do not know all the struggles they worked through to get to where they are now.
Get Unstuck
You must be wondering how to get unstuck. The solution is simple start comparing yourself to your own self.
How does that change your thinking when you see yourself as your greatest competitor?
I think you’ll agree with me when I say that it causes discontent with our own lives when we look outside ourselves.
And this is where people run into trouble; somehow, you think your life doesn’t look as good as someone else's.
After all, I genuinely believe that our path is full of lessons to learn in this lifetime.
Choice
What if you choose every day to be happy and celebrate yourself and your progress? How would that change your world for you?
Why not look at how far you’ve come on your path toward your goals verse stuck in comparison. Choosing to be happy with your progress will, in turn, push you farther ahead on your journey.
Without a doubt, the goals you want to achieve were put on our hearts for a reason.
Instead of staying stuck in comparison, look at what you’re working to achieve. Praise your progress. Look for the joy in your progress.
Do you want to look back on your life with regret because you did not take the time to embrace happiness in the little moments? Or would you like to choose right now to stop comparing yourself to others? The choice is always in your court.
Private Coaching
Why do I believe in the power of private coaching?
Because it is truly life-changing. When your coach asks you that mind-blowing question that suddenly allows you to see what you've been missing all along that was literally right in front of your face.
You just need someone with a different perspective to help you see it.
Are you ready to experience life from a different perspective?
