No matter if it's a career milestone, getting married, or having a baby- we tend to always compare ourselves to others and start feeling like we are a failure if we see our peers reaching their goals seemingly easier or faster.

In this episode I talk candidly about the things I struggled with over the years when it came to comparing myself to others- including the challenges I encountered on my fertility journey.

I share what helped me to start embracing every chapter of my life instead of constantly longing for that one thing that seemed to be missing.

00:00 Intro

04:25 Having It All Figured Out By Age 30?

06:55 When Our Goals & Fertility Challenges Misalign

09:00 Feeling Like A Failure Compared To Peers

09:53 Tip 1: Taking One Step At Time

13:01 Why A Positive Pregnancy Test Is Not My End Goal Anymore

14:32 Tip 2: Everyone Is On Their Own Timeline & Journey

19:46 Why My IVF Experience Might Be Completely Different From Yours

21:07 Tip 3: Remember Where You Are Today Is What You Dreamed About 5 Years Ago

27:14 Closing

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