Just don't! Stop! Don't compare yourself to others - not their writing, their blog stats, their number of followers, the way that they always look put together while you look like you just washed up on the shore from a shipwreck, the miles they log, the pounds they lift, and their finish times. Just stop because it's a slippery slope down a very dark path.
This is the conversation that I have with myself far too often. I am
a competitive person. I just am. And in some ways it's a good thing. It pushes me to push myself. And looking at others' accomplishments can be very inspiring and motivating.
But when I move over into 'comparison' mode, then I lose my joy. And inspiration becomes defeat.
So today's #TuesdayTidbit is don't compare! You are enough!
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This is the conversation that I have with myself far too often. I am
a competitive person. I just am. And in some ways it's a good thing. It pushes me to push myself. And looking at others' accomplishments can be very inspiring and motivating.
But when I move over into 'comparison' mode, then I lose my joy. And inspiration becomes defeat.
So today's #TuesdayTidbit is don't compare! You are enough!
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If you like my blog, or this post, please take a moment to share it with friends. As they say, sharing is caring :)
I think competitive is great. But we should be competing with ourselves. As long as we are improving, progressing, moving in a positive direction, it's a win. Great reminder.
ReplyDeleteI agree! And I'm having to remind myself that I can't compare myself to 'before' injury but have to set a new starting point.
DeleteI'm really competitive...with myself. I try not to play the comparison game any more.
ReplyDeleteGreat post!
I'm trying to be more competitive with myself, and less competitive with others!
Deletegreat post! We all need to remember this one!
ReplyDeleteThank you... I have to keep reminding myself over and over and over :)
DeleteThis is great! I try so hard not to compare myself to others bc you are your biggest critique. So as long as you do your best, that's all that matters. --L
ReplyDeleteI agree... as long as you do the best you can do - that's all that matters!
DeleteKnowing your limits is good... and trying to better your own stats is good. And I agree, sometimes it can be tiring ha
ReplyDeletegood reminders. Thanks for reminding us all to go at our own pace and stop comparing to others. It might be a little easier said than done though!
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