35. How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other People

In this episode, Sam's ADHD goes absolutely unchecked as she explores the experience of comparing yourself to other people. We all do it. We compare ourselves to our friends and family, colleagues at work, strangers on the internet...it's hard not to, what with the social media of it all. And everyone repeats that tired old phrase (sorry Teddy Roze), "Comparison is the thief of joy." No, like...we get it. But how do we stop? That's what today is about.

Listen to this episode if you're into the chatty/rambly episodes more than the research-heavy ones, if you're in the midst of a comparison spiral like Sam is, or if you want to learn a cool visualization exercise for bringing your manifestation to life.

Key moments:

00:35 Chatty/random life updates

04:15 Energy drinks that I *THINK* use natural caffeine

06:54 Why we’re not talking about cold plunge today lol

10:21 FINALLY the actual topic at hand lol

14:46 The highlight reel of it all

16:43 You have to take it allllll (I love this part)

19:59 Seeking validation and connection online

20:43 Selective comparison

22:32 Playing a losing game

23:37 Outsourcing your identity

27:16 It’s possible (and okay) to be happy for someone else and sad for yourself

28:25 How to stop comparing yourself to other people

28:41 Gratitude and your accomplishments (eye roll)

29:20 Writing a letter to yourself…with a twist

31:58 Comparing yourself to (drum roll)…yourself

34:27 Repeated thoughts and triggers

36:13 Using comparison as a tool to identify your values

37:36 Seeking out (instead of avoiding) your triggers

38:44 Get off social media!!!

40:06 Scarcity mindset vs. abundance mindset

41:09 A twist on self-comparison that a lot of us do…be honest

43:05 A good visualization practice

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