EAP 84: Combat the Need to Compare

Our topic on this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast is comparison, and how cutting back on the opportunities for comparison is helpful and beneficial. It has often been said that comparison is the thief of joy, and to take it a step further: comparison can sometimes keep us from starting new or challenging things. There are some environments where comparison is constructive and motivating, but if you find yourself in a situation or mindset that is counterproductive, consider these tactics for cutting back on comparison: 1.Celebrate small wins – If it is significant to you, it is worth celebrating and sharing with others. This can be anything from making it to the gym on time to drinking a certain amount of water every day for a week to not letting a toxic relationship get to you. 2.Don’t become a Bitter Betty – Learn to be happy for other people when they succeed, even if it is hard for you to see them doing something that you have been wanting to do. The ability to be content and be excited for others’ victories takes inner strength, but it builds character that will help you later on. 3.Awareness and protecting your space – Cut down on environments that promote comparison, particularly social media, where people tend to show only their highlights. It is unhealthy to mentally compare your lowest moments to other people’s best moments as shown on this platform. There is so much more to the journey than the milestones and highlights. This is one good way to protect your energy, but you also might find it helpful to clean up your feed by unfollowing people who do not push you to be a better version of your self . Topics Covered in this Episode: •Comparison •Keeping the right perspective •Contentment •Self-awareness