Don't Let C********* Distract You

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes, 52 seconds

You miss your own life when you’re busy watching someone else’s.

Comparison clouds your vision.

Clarity comes when you focus on your own lane.

Here’s today’s playful visual:

When we engage with comparison, we can overlook our unique gifting.

Instead of wasting your energy on envy, focus on fulfilling your potential.

Let’s look at someone who’s fulfilled their potential in the Foo Fighters:

You weren’t made to live someone else’s story.

Their talents aren’t yours to copy, and your gifts aren’t theirs to judge.

Comparison shackles you, but embracing your uniqueness sets you free.

It’s easy to fall into the trap of comparison, right? Especially in a world where we see everyone’s highlights, accomplishments, and milestones in real time.

But comparing your reality to someone else’s version of success will always leave you feeling behind, unworthy, or invisible. It turns your focus outward, making you lose sight of your own progress and value.

A fish isn’t supposed to fly. A bee isn’t supposed to swim.

You weren’t designed to be them - you were designed to be you.

You were fearfully and wonderfully made.

Here are 3 ways to reclaim joy by letting go of comparison:

1. Name what’s yours.

   Your strengths, your journey, your growth - they all matter.

   Make a habit of naming the wins and qualities that are unique to your story.

2. Limit unhealthy inputs.

   Notice what triggers comparison in you.

   Unfollow accounts, take breaks, or change the conversation.

   Ultimately, protect your perspective.

3. Celebrate without copying.

   Admire others without trying to become them.

   Let their progress inspire you to grow, not to shrink you.

Let’s dive deeper into today’s wisdom with these 3 journal prompts:

• Where in my life am I most tempted to compare myself to others?

• What makes me unique and how can I celebrate that more?

• What could I gain by focusing more on my own growth than someone else’s success?

Want to learn more about journaling? Join Journal Wiser today!

Today’s resource is a Ted Talk by wheelchair athlete Dean Furness, titled: To overcome challenges, stop comparing yourself to others.

Dean shares his experience following a life-changing injury, and how he managed to accomplish great things once he stopped comparing himself to others.

You can discover how to use his powerful mindset of redefining your “personal average” by watching this 12 minute video here:

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Catch you in the next issue!

Thanks,
Michael