#545: Compare & Despair Cycle

Podcast #545   COMPARE & DESPAIR CYCLE In this episode, we tackle the topic of "compare and despair" and the negative impact that comparing ourselves to others can have on our mental health and well-being. We delve into the reasons why we engage in this behavior and provide practical strategies for breaking the cycle and cultivating a more positive and self-compassionate mindset. You'll get actionable tips for overcoming the urge to compare yourself to others and finding greater contentment in your own life. Get the full show notes at www.trishblackwell.com/545 In this episode of The Confidence Podcast, we're covering: * 10 ways to break the habit of comparing yourself to others * My top 4 ways to actionably attack comparison when it pops up in your life * Some power thoughts to help you exit the tornado of Compare & Despair  REVIEW OF THE WEEK: ANNOUNCEMENTS The waiting list for my certification program is officially open. You are the first to hear about it. This is what you've been waiting for - those of you who have asked me about certifications, about having a successful coaching business, about how to teach my propriety coaching methodology to others, how to have confidence as your grow your business and how to work for me in my coaching work.  The first 10 people to commit to this cohort will get 50% off certification. We won't ever discount certification in the future. Be part of the first cohort, and get every update that's included in the future. Go to www.confidencecoachingcertification.com This is a 6-month, intimate training and mentorship program. We start in August, but you can save your spot today. QUOTES ON COMPARISON "Comparison is the thief of joy." - Theodore Roosevelt "Comparison is the death of joy." - Mark Twain "Don't compare your chapter one to someone else's chapter twenty." - Unknown "Comparison is the enemy of creativity." - Unknown "Comparison is the root of all feelings of inferiority." - Alfred Adler "Comparison is the death of authenticity." - Unknown "The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday." - Unknown "Comparison is an act of violence against the self." - Iyanla Vanzant "Comparison is the thief of dreams." - Unknown "Comparison is the cancer of happiness." - Unknown COMPARE AND DESPAIR "Compare and despair" is a saying that refers to the negative impact that constant comparison can have on our mental health and wellbeing. It means that when we compare ourselves to others,