How to Resist the Comparison Trap for Parents w/Susan Davidson

Send us Fan MailHost Karen Feguson welcomes writer and sharer of encouragement Susan Davidson to 5-Minute Parenting to talk about that sneaky thief of joy: comparison.In this episode, Susan defines the comparison trap and explains how it not only steals our joy but tries to steal our destiny as it erodes our confidence in the unique giftings and plans God has for each of us. Listen in as Susan delivers encouragement, specifically to moms struggling with their inner critic, and offers 3 practical ways to silence the voice of comparison. Here are some points Susan covers in this episode:1) What is comparison and what some call the comparison trap 2) How to recognize this inner critic that sneaks into our thoughts 3) How comparison affects seasons of motherhood 4) How listening to those negative thoughts affects our parenting and our children 5) Applications to put into practice to silence the voice of comparison and live in peace and confidence, fulfilling your unique God-given purpose. Susan has created a special freebie just for moms. Click the link to download Embracing Who God Created You to Be: A Practical Resource for Moms to Break Free from the Comparison Trap: https://susan-davidson-ruth-216-girl.myflodesk.com/ent0oljczkBIO: Susan Davidson is a freedom-from striving pursuer and a sharer of encouragement enthusiast. She is a devotional writer featured in "Clear Mind, Peaceful Heart: 50 Devotions for Sleeping Well in a World Full of Worry.  She is also one of the writers for "Unexpected Blessings: 40 Days of Discovering God's Best." Connect with Susan by clicking the links below. Unexpected Blessings: 40 Days of Discovering God’s Best (book link)https://amzn.to/4aPJdISWebsite: https://www.ruth216girl.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/ruth216girl/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ruth216girl*Are you looking for fun, gospel-inspired merch for your family + discounted picture books for your kids and grandkids? Visit my Etsy store at KarensBooksandMoreBook 3 in the Questions for Kids picture book series is now available! Check out Guess Why God Made the Rainbow on Amazon or your favorite book retailer! 🌈Love this podcast episode? Please leave a positive rating/review and share this episode with a friend ❤️Visit our websites at: https://www.karenferg.com/https://www.sandrakaychambers.com/ Find our books on Amazon:Karen Ferguson: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Karen-Ferguson/author/B075SHZ1WV?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Sandra Chambers: ...