Episode 17: The Comparison Trap: How to Stay in Your Lane & Thrive

🌟 Episode Length: 8 minutes, 6 seconds

💬 In This Episode:
Have you ever scrolled Instagram, seen someone else’s success, and immediately felt like you’re behind? If comparison has ever knocked your confidence, this episode is for you.

I’m opening up about my own experiences with comparison — from quiet markets to second-guessing my prices — and sharing how you can reframe competition into community, find inspiration without copying, and redefine success on your own terms.

🔍 What You’ll Hear:

• 🧠 What the comparison spiral looks and feels like


• 💬 How comparison steals confidence and keeps you playing small


• 🎯 Stories of shifting competition into community


• 🌱 Why your dream customers aren’t comparing you to others — they want you


• ✨ Reflection prompts to help you define success in this season

💬 Quote to Remember:
“Your dream customers aren’t comparing you to anyone else. They’re looking for your unique voice, your style, your heart.”

💛 Let’s Connect:
🎯 This week’s listener challenge:
Mute or unfollow 3 accounts that trigger comparison — and replace them with 3 uplifting ones. Then define what success means for you in this season and share it with me by tagging @sparkleandshinepodcast. I’d love to cheer you on!

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