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Escaping the Comparison Trap & Pursuing Your Dream at Any Stage
In this powerful and deeply encouraging conversation, Elyssa sits down with sewing instructor and creative entrepreneur Taide Broadbelt to talk about comparison, confidence, faith, and what it really takes to pursue a dream, no matter your age or stage of life.
This episode is part personal story, part mindset shift, and part heartfelt reminder that growth doesn’t come from comparing yourself to others… it comes from honoring your own journey.
✅ What You’ll Learn
✔️ Why comparison quietly destroys confidence and connection
✔️ How social media fuels the “highlight reel” trap
✔️ The mindset shift that helps beginners overcome self-doubt
✔️ Why encouragement matters at every age
✔️ How to stop disqualifying yourself from your own dreams
✔️ A simple first step to start moving toward a long-held goal
✔️ The power of renewing your thoughts daily
✔️ Why growth should always be measured against your past self
🕒 Episode Highlights
00:01 – The comparison trap and confidence loss
01:00 – Why social media makes comparison constant
02:30 – Understanding the brain’s negative bias
03:00 – Teaching beginners through encouragement
05:30 – Giving yourself grace while learning something new
07:30 – Why adults still need encouragement like children do
09:00 – Renewing your mindset and self-talk
11:00 – Stop self-eliminating from your dreams
13:00 – Taking ownership of your next step
15:30 – The first action to pursue a dream
19:00 – Starting small and building consistency
20:00 – Music, confidence, and affirmation
21:30 – A simple 5-minute daily self-care ritual
💬 Free Resource for Women
✨ 5 Nervous System Hacks You Can Do at Your Desk
Quick, science-backed tools to calm your body in under 60 seconds — even in the middle of the workday.
👉 https://elyssasmith.com/reset
💖 For Women Ready for Their Next Breakthrough
Book your FREE 15-minute Unlock Your Blocks Focus Call to uncover what’s keeping you stuck and overwhelmed — and get a clear, gentle plan for your next step.
👉 https://elyssasmith.com/focus
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By Elyssa SmithIn this powerful and deeply encouraging conversation, Elyssa sits down with sewing instructor and creative entrepreneur Taide Broadbelt to talk about comparison, confidence, faith, and what it really takes to pursue a dream, no matter your age or stage of life.
This episode is part personal story, part mindset shift, and part heartfelt reminder that growth doesn’t come from comparing yourself to others… it comes from honoring your own journey.
✅ What You’ll Learn
✔️ Why comparison quietly destroys confidence and connection
✔️ How social media fuels the “highlight reel” trap
✔️ The mindset shift that helps beginners overcome self-doubt
✔️ Why encouragement matters at every age
✔️ How to stop disqualifying yourself from your own dreams
✔️ A simple first step to start moving toward a long-held goal
✔️ The power of renewing your thoughts daily
✔️ Why growth should always be measured against your past self
🕒 Episode Highlights
00:01 – The comparison trap and confidence loss
01:00 – Why social media makes comparison constant
02:30 – Understanding the brain’s negative bias
03:00 – Teaching beginners through encouragement
05:30 – Giving yourself grace while learning something new
07:30 – Why adults still need encouragement like children do
09:00 – Renewing your mindset and self-talk
11:00 – Stop self-eliminating from your dreams
13:00 – Taking ownership of your next step
15:30 – The first action to pursue a dream
19:00 – Starting small and building consistency
20:00 – Music, confidence, and affirmation
21:30 – A simple 5-minute daily self-care ritual
💬 Free Resource for Women
✨ 5 Nervous System Hacks You Can Do at Your Desk
Quick, science-backed tools to calm your body in under 60 seconds — even in the middle of the workday.
👉 https://elyssasmith.com/reset
💖 For Women Ready for Their Next Breakthrough
Book your FREE 15-minute Unlock Your Blocks Focus Call to uncover what’s keeping you stuck and overwhelmed — and get a clear, gentle plan for your next step.
👉 https://elyssasmith.com/focus