We compare ourselves to other people, despite knowing our uniqueness and that of others that we compare ourselves to. It is all too easy to forget how unique we are. We compare our insides to other people’s outsides! What we are thinking, feeling and doing to what we can see of them. The confident-looking performer, unknown to the audience may actually be battling nerves.
This comparison between apples and pears could hold us back or trip us up, when we lose focus on what really matters. If such comparison builds us up to be the best we can be, then it serves us. Comparison can also deflate or keep us static.
In the next few minutes, we will explore facets of this phenomenon with the intention of helping you work through and not give in to it’s negative influence. Click to listen and then give us your comments.
What was helpful in this episode and what could you use? Does comparing yourself with others help, hold you back or don’t you notice any impact?