Episode 7: Unpacking the Burden of Constant Comparison

Have you ever felt like you were doing great… until you looked sideways?Suddenly your progress feels small, your joy shrinks, and your inner critic gets loud.Yeah. Same.In this episode of Experiments in Happiness, Michelle explores why comparison hits so hard—especially for high-achieving women—and how to break free from the pressure to measure your worth against everyone around you.We’ll talk about:✅ Why comparison is wired into your brain✅ How social media fuels the “never enough” trap✅ The subtle ways comparison steals your happiness✅ New mindset shifts that reclaim your power✅ A simple, doable happiness experiment to reset your perspectiveIf you’ve ever felt behind, not good enough, or exhausted trying to “keep up,” this one’s for you.✨ The Experiment:You’ll walk away with a guided exercise designed to focus your energy back on what actually matters to you—so your life starts feeling like yours again.Because the truth is:You are not here to be a copy.You’re here to be a masterpiece.