756: 5 Ways to Get Out of the Mom Comparison Trap
I want to tell you that I\u2019m a few steps ahead of you and I don\u2019t ever compare myself to others.\xa0But that would be a bold faced lie.\xa0\xa0\nThe truth is, I do compare myself to others.\xa0Sometimes I even get angry when I see others who seem to have it all, or folks who seem to have all the good things just randomly and effortlessly fall into their laps out of nowhere.\xa0\xa0\nBut, here\u2019s the thing.\xa0At the wise(ish) age of 47, I\u2019m starting to know better.\xa0I know to always look past the surface.\xa0I know things are never as picture perfect as they seem for others.\xa0When I find myself spinning in the that \u201cshe has it all and you don\u2019t\u201d inner talk, I have to catch myself and (loudly) remind myself:\xa0\n\nThat\u2019s not true.\n\nThis lie is holding you back.\n\nIn this episode, I talk you through 5 Ways to Get Out of the Mom Comparison Trap in order to see your own power in every instance, acknowledge what is true and what is NOT, and ultimately find more mental ease as you navigate a world that will always present you with picture perfect aspirations.\xa0\xa0\nLink mentioned:\nParent Prep for Pride Month 2023!\xa0Join me on Tuesday, May 16th for a virtual panel to learn how to use this Pride Month 2023 as a powerful way to increase the safety and wellbeing of our LGBTQ+ youth: \xa0www.PrideandJoyParents.com\n\nWe love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: https://shamelessmom.com/sponsor\nInterested in becoming a sponsor of the Shameless Mom Academy? Email our sales team at sales@adalystmedia.com\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices