The grass is the greener on the other side…or so they say! Often times we spend too much time focusing on our neighbor’s yard, when we should be focused on our own. For many of us, comparison has come to steal, kill and destroy our future. With the rise of social media, many of us are plagued with anxiety and depression due to comparison.
In this episode I discuss the effects of comparison and provide tips on how we can overcome it.
Tip 1: Check yourself. Though comparison can fuel our negative feelings, the root cause comes from within. You much search your heart and determine what in your life you are dissatisfied with before you look outward at others.
Tip 2: Guard your ears and eyes. Unplugging from social media may be unrealistic, but you must still be on guard about what you watch and listen to. Limiting watching and hearing things that trigger you will help you keep comparison at bay.
Tip 3: Focus on your goals. Comparison is a distraction that often times keep you from reaching your destination. Focusing on your goal will help you to stay the course and keep you from paying so much attention to others.
Tip 4: Keep your heart focused on God. This is the only way to eliminate comparison. Remember why you were created and pray and ask God to help you with jealousy and envy.
References:
Comparison Kills by Jonathon McReynolds https://youtu.be/XCGEcBojQls
The Resolution for Women by Priscilla Shirer https://www.amazon.com/Resolution-Women-Priscilla-Shirer/dp/1433674017/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1538109002&sr=8-1&keywords=the+resolution+for+women&dpID=51OK0615r8L&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch
Surprisingly Satisfied Podcast Episode by Priscilla Shirer https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/resolution-for-women-surprisingly-satisfied/id840242536?i=1000291465981&mt=2
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