153: The Comparison Trap: Being Honest About Comparison in the Name of Self-Improvement with Heather Creekmore

The Christian Mindset Coach with Alicia Michelle

Ever found yourself unintentionally stuck in the comparison trap? As we seek self-improvement and look to make our lives better we can easily fall into the comparison trap. We know that comparison is an incredibly destructive mindset, but how can we manage our thoughts in a way that doesn’t use comparison as a motivation for self-improvement?

Where is that line between growing and becoming our best, and being content with where God has us now? I invited my friend, Heather Creekmore, to discuss her own battles with comparison, especially when it comes to body image. We have a conversation about how to recognize the comparison trap, why we are comparing ourselves to others, and how we can use God’s love and kindness to fuel us to find freedom from these cycles of comparison.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• [3:27] Why do we get stuck in the comparison trap?
• [5:33] Comparison is natural but unhelpful
• [7:14] Finding freedom from other people’s definitions of “better”
• [10:31] Recognizing our comparison triggers
• [16:59] Making our expectations align with God’s truth
• [23:13] Growing with compassion through the process of dealing with comparison
• [29:38] Freedom from comparison and competition through humility
• [31:48] Contentment and security in our identity in Christ
• [38:07] TODAY’S LISTENER SUBMITTED QUESTION: How should I work on mindset with my children?

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