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Falling Victim to the Comparison Game? Here's How You Can Overcome It


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Have you fallen victim to comparison? Are you spending hours a week scrolling through social media, looking at the lives of people who may be right where you want to be, or heading in the direction you want to go, making you feel not so good about yourself? Perhaps you are facing challenges in your life now, doubting if you are making the right decisions, leaving you exhausted and feeling defeated. Don't worry. You are not alone. "Come on, Brianna! As if you suffer from these, too!" I do. Recent events have caused me to fall into this trap again. Comparison is the thief of joy. It makes you feel like you are not doing enough, not achieving enough, not earning enough, and not enjoying life enough. That is why I created this episode. This way, I not only help myself overcome it but also help you out in the process.

Why you've got to check out today's episode:

  • Find out the 3 warning signs you are playing the comparison game
  • Discover the truth behind the successes and failures you see on social media posts
  • Learn 3 ways to overcome falling victim to the comparison game

Check out these episode highlights:

1.16 - 3 warning signs you are playing the comparison game

  1. Your worst days are constantly on your mind
  2. You get hooked on using social media
  3. You question yourself and your decisions

1.44 - Why it's harmful to keep going and not feel your feelings during life-changing events 3.25 - How the comparison game can easily make you forget about your achievements 4.27 - The truth behind the successes and failures you see on social media posts 6:41 - 3 ways to overcome falling victim to the comparison game

  1. Celebrate your wins, no matter how small they are
  2. Go easy on yourself by allowing yourself to sit back and reset
  3. Limit the amount of time you spend on social media

9.00 - Reasons why you should stop looking outward so you can start looking inward

  • Everyone is on their own path
  • Everybody is facing their own struggles
  • Everybody gets from point A to point B at a different speed

9:50 - How I'm holding myself accountable for limiting my time on social media

  • For 30 days, I'm limiting my social media to one hour each on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook every day
  • Setting a time limit that requires a passcode

11.11 - Key takeaways from this episode

  • Comparison is the thief of joy
  • Social media is a highlight reel
  • LinkedIn is made to show off career milestones

Loving this topic? DM me over on IG @briannafdotson if you want more episodes like this.

Connect With Me: Website: briannafdotson.com Email Add: [email protected] IG: @briannafdotson TikTok: @briannafdotson

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Career Empowerment NetworkBy Brianna Dotson