Silencing the Inner Critic: Letting Go of the Comparison Trap: E11

In this episode of the Go Slow To Go Fast Lifestyle Podcast, Kendra Chapman discusses the importance of intentional living, focusing on overcoming the comparison game, embracing gratitude, and building self-confidence. She shares personal anecdotes and practical strategies to help listeners shift their mindset, cultivate gratitude, and surround themselves with positivity. Kendra emphasizes the uniqueness of each individual's journey and encourages listeners to celebrate their personal growth while letting go of detrimental comparisons.

Takeaways

Your journey is uniquely yours.
Confidence starts when you embrace that truth.
Practicing gratitude can shift your mindset.
Surround yourself with positive people.
Curate your social media to uplift your spirit.
Confidence builds when you acknowledge small wins.
Self-validation is key to self-worth.
Focus on progress over perfection.
Embrace the season you're in.
Let your light and self-worth shine through.

Show Notes 

Episode 11

Title: Silencing the Inner Critic: Letting Go of the Comparison Trap

Podcast Intro
Welcome to the Go Slow to Go Fast Lifestyle Podcast, where we explore the art of intentional living. Whether you're juggling life as a working parent, leading in your profession, or simply seeking more meaning in your everyday, this space is for you.

I’m your host, Kendra Chapman, and today, we’re tackling something that we all struggle with at some point—the comparison game. It’s so easy to scroll through social media, look around at colleagues or friends, and feel like we’re falling short. But here’s the truth—your journey is uniquely yours, and confidence starts when you embrace that truth.

Today, I’ll be sharing three powerful ways to stop comparing yourself to others and start stepping into your confidence every…. Single…. day.

Plus, I’ll highlight a practical mindset shift that will help you bring more peace and self-assurance into your daily routine.

So, if you’re ready to stop playing the comparison game and start showing up as the best version of yourself, grab a cozy drink, join me on the couch (or in your car!), sit back, and let’s dive in.

Segment 1: What’s Bringing Me Hygge This Week?

This week, I’ve been focusing on gratitude journaling—a simple practice that has helped me shift my mindset from comparison to contentment. Instead of focusing on what I lack, I’ve been taking a few moments each morning to write down three things I’m grateful for.

Today - I’m grateful that I get to be on a break from work, wear overalls that I haven’t been able to wear since college… and I get to hang out with my kids today while they attend a livestock judging event for 4-H.

According to Wikipedia, "James Alfred Wight OBE FRCVS (3 October 1916 – 23 February 1995), better known by his pen name James Herriot, was a British veterinary surgeon and author. n addition to the books, there have been several television and film adaptations of Wight's books, including the 1975 film All Creatures Great and Small; a BBC television series of the same name, which ran 90 episodes; and a 2020 UK Channel 5 series, also of the same name.^[2]"

If you’ve never tried gratitude journaling, I encourage you to give it a shot this week. It’s a great way to start your day with confidence and positivity!

Segment 2: Hygge Highlight – Three Ways to Stop Comparing and Build Confidence