In this episode, Danielle Damrell and Sherita Harkness help listeners understand how comparison affects their self-worth, reframe comparison as a tool for growth, and introduce creative processing as a way to reclaim confidence and authenticity.
YOU are Created Worthy.
The Episode Rundown:
✨ The Toxic Effects of Comparison
✨ The Role of Social Media
✨ Why Comparison Feels So Personal
✨ Recognizing and Reframing Comparison
✨ Building Resilience & Self-Empowerment
✨ Cultivating Authenticity & Gratitude
✨ Actionable Challenge for Listeners
+ SO MUCH MORE!
Creative Processing Defined: Activating your creative mind to process a certain intention.
CREATIVE PROCESSING CHALLENGE: COMPARISON
Step 1: Write down your intention:
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The purpose of [JOURNALING OR CREATING HOWEVER YOU WANT TO CREATE] is to process my [COMPARISON] and/or [REFRAME MY PERSPECTIVE TO EMBRACE MY UNIQUE JOURNEY].
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When we approach creative processing with intention, we open ourselves up to real transformation.
Step 2: Engage your creative mind (aka-CREATE) while thinking through or writing down answers to these prompts:
Prompt 1: Reflect on Your Unique Journey
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Write about three aspects of yourself that you appreciate and value beyond external appearances.
Prompt 2: Redefining Beauty and Success
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What societal definitions of beauty and success have you internalized?
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Now challenge these standards and redefine them based on your values.
Prompt 3: Cultivating Self-Compassion
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Write about a recent time you compared yourself to others.
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How did it impact your self-esteem?
Step 3: Reflect.
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How can you celebrate and embrace these aspects to build resilience against comparison? How can you set boundaries that help you gain motivation instead of face constant discouragement?
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Now, write a compassionate letter to yourself, offering encouragement and kindness.
CONNECT WITH SHERITA HARKNESS:
LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheritat4z/ ⬅️ Listen to her mini-episodes!
WEBSITE - https://www.t4zpowerplay.com/
INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/sjharkness1/
RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:
COMPARISON TRAP BOOK - https://a.co/d/05DCoxO
COMPARISON TRAP SERMON SERIES: https://groupleaders.org/curriculum-feed/comparison-trap
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