Ep. 129 - Comparison - Journal Prompts To Break Free And Focus On Your Own Path

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “Why is everyone else ahead of me?” Maybe you’re scrolling through social media, feeling like everyone else’s life is more exciting, more successful, or more together than yours. Or maybe you’re looking at a friend’s career, relationship, or personal growth and wondering why you’re not further along. Yeah, we’ve all been there.

Comparison is sneaky. It creates the illusion that there’s a universal timeline for success and that you’re somehow falling behind. The truth is, there’s no race. Everyone’s path is different, and the moment you start measuring your progress against someone else’s, you disconnect from your own power. This episode is all about reclaiming that power and refocusing on your path.

In this episode, we’ll explore why comparison shows up, how it impacts your mindset, and what you can do to break free from it. Through five targeted journal prompts, you’ll get clear on where comparison is showing up in your life and how to shift toward self-trust and self-celebration. Instead of feeling like you’re in competition with the world, you’ll learn how to celebrate others’ success while staying grounded in your own journey.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ Why comparison is so hard to escape — and why it’s completely normal

✅ How to identify the underlying beliefs that fuel comparison

✅ How to shift from jealousy to inspiration

✅ Why your version of success matters more than anyone else’s

✅ How to reconnect with your own path and stop giving your power away

Journal Prompts from This Episode:

 1. Think about a time when you compared yourself to someone else. What did you believe they had that you didn’t? How did that make you feel?

 2. What’s one thing you’re proud of that no one else can take credit for? How did it feel to accomplish that on your own terms?

 3. Whose success tends to trigger your comparison the most? Why do you think that is? What might this reveal about something you want for yourself?

 4. Write about what success looks like for you — not society, not your family, not your friends — but for YOU.

 5. What would it feel like to celebrate someone else’s success without it diminishing your own? How can you shift toward that mindset?

Why This Matters:

Comparison disconnects you from your truth. When you focus on someone else’s journey, you lose sight of your own progress and potential. But self-trust and self-celebration are antidotes to comparison. This episode will help you understand why comparison happens and how to release it, so you can shift back into alignment with your version of success.

Take the Work Further:

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