Ever find yourself stuck comparing your journey to someone else's? In this episode of Working Towards Our Purpose, I open up about my personal experience with the comparison trap and share actionable tips so that you can overcome it. Listen as I dive into mindset transformation, self-discovery, and how journaling can be a powerful tool to break negative thought patterns. If you’re struggling with self-doubt or constantly measuring your progress against others, this episode offers practical encouragement and a helpful approach to finding inspiration instead of jealousy. Tune in for authentic insights on personal growth, self-improvement, and purpose-driven living.

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📍 Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction & Check-In
01:03 – The Comparison Trap Story
02:52 – How Comparison Makes Us Feel
03:24 – Journaling as a Solution
04:30 – The Perspective Shift: Life as a Journey
05:13 – Visualizing Progress Without Comparison
06:50 – Using Others’ Success for Inspiration
07:41 – Visualizing Your Place on the Journey
08:34 – Breaking Jealousy & Opening to Learning
09:25 – Embracing Mentors & Encouragement
10:09 – Final Thoughts

 💡Key Takeaways

In this episode you'll learn:

How to stop comparing yourself to others in a negative way
Practical mindset shifts to overcome the comparison trap
How to avoid negative self talk
Actionable steps to transform jealousy into motivation
Authentic strategies for breaking free from comparison

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