Have you ever thought "why can't I just be normal?" Have you felt the weight of comparison and feeling like you are never enough? This week I share my personal experience with how wedding planning and the pressure to have a Pinterest-perfect wedding has opened up the gates of comparison. We often get caught up in what everyone else is doing instead of focusing on the many blessings we have in our own life. Plus what is normal anyways? We have the power to create our own normal and our desired reality. I know I have needed this reminder lately, and I hope it can help you too!

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Takeaways

• Comparison can lead to feelings of inadequacy and unhappiness. It is important to recognize and challenge these thoughts.
• Accepting where we are in life and practicing gratitude can bring peace and contentment.
• Finding peace and wisdom within ourselves is essential for personal growth and happiness.
• Taking time for self-care and connecting with nature can help alleviate stress and comparison.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Struggling with Comparison

06:50 The Comparison Trap and Wedding Planning

10:09 Comparison in Different Areas of Life

25:05 Finding Peace and Wisdom Within

30:52 Taking Time for Yourself and Connecting with Nature

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