How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Influencers and Play Your Own Game

How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Influencers and Play Your Own GameNot everything you see online is real—and learning to trust your own judgment can be one of the most powerful forms of Slow Living.In this episode of the Slow Living Podcast, Stephanie O'Dea talks about how difficult it can be to put on the blinders, step away from outside influence, and play your own game.Stephanie shares personal stories from her early years of blogging, including her experiences during A Year of Slow Cooking and the pressure she encountered from brands that wanted to influence what she said about their products.Sometimes, the money is tempting. Sometimes the opportunity looks too good to pass up.But what happens when the opportunity conflicts with your values?Stephanie talks about choosing her own ideals and ethics over money, and why it's important to remember that what you see online isn't always accurate, authentic, or representative of real life.In a world full of influencers, sponsored content, and carefully curated online lives, slowing down can give you the space to decide what you actually believe.In this episode, you'll learn:Why it's so difficult to ignore outside influences onlineHow social media and influencer culture can blur the line between authentic and promotional contentWhat Stephanie learned from her own early blogging experiencesWhy she chose her values and ethics over certain opportunities and moneyHow to recognize when someone else's version of success is pulling you away from your own pathWhy playing your own game can be an important part of living intentionallyYou don't have to follow someone else's path just because it looks successful from the outside.Read Stephanie's Book📖 Slow Living: Cultivating a Life of Purpose in a Hustle-Driven WorldGet the book on AmazonLearn More About Stephanie O'DeaWebsite: stephanieodea.comPodcast: stephanieodea.com/podcastBlog: stephanieodea.com/blogSpeaking: stephanieodea.com/speaking/Podcast NotesFind all podcast notes at stephanieodea.com/podcastnotesHave a question you'd like Stephanie to cover, or a Slow Living Story of your own you'd like to share? Leave a voicemail.