Today’s show is about a topic that has been a struggle for much of my life and career. I’ve fallen victim to comparing myself to others and feeling like I’m not measuring up. It’s taken a lot of personal work for me to learn to compare in healthy ways that don’t cripple and stifle my creativity and purpose. Are you in the same boat? Join us to learn more! Our Featured Guest Supriya Blair, PsyD Dr. Supriya Blair is a psychologist in Albany, NY. We have connected through the STC community, and I wanted to get her input on the topic of comparing ourselves to others. We’ll start by discussing how comparison comes too easily for many of us and how Supriya noticed this comparison impacting her life until she was able to reframe her perspective. We will consider an all-too-familiar scenario in which a colleague’s success triggers insecurity in our lives, along with helpful tips and resources to navigate the tricky field of comparison to others. http://www.drsupriya.com/ (Dr. Supriya) You’ll Learn ● Why comparison is so prevalent in the helping professions ● Three ways we compare ourselves to our colleagues: ○ Seeing someone else’s path and journey as THE template for success ○ Not recognizing my authenticity as a source of empowerment ○ Not allowing for different business models in finding my unique path ● How to handle the pushback when we launch into our own path ● Navigating the difficult moments when someone else experiences success or achieves the milestone that we want ● Why the ability to serve is the most important thing ● Practical helps in the area of comparison to others: ○ Brene՛ Brown’s book, I Thought It Was Just Me (But It Isn’t) ○ Don Miguel Ruiz’s book, The Four Agreements ○ Meditation practice Today’s Podcast Sponsor: https://headway.co/ (Headway) Headway is building a new mental healthcare system that’s rewired for access and affordability through innovative software. Patients are connected with therapists who accept their insurance, and providers can experience yet another way to expand their private practices. Headway helps patients find the therapist that they can afford, and they handle all the administrative paperwork for providers, making Headway the win-win choice for both patients and providers. Use this link to find out more about the great services available through Headway: http://www.sellingthecouch.com/headway (www.sellingthecouch.com/headway) RESOURCES TO GUIDE YOUR BUSINESS JOURNEY Disclosures: Please note that all opinions are my own and based on my personal experience. Sponsors are acknowledged. Some links in the description are affiliate links where if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a commission at no additional cost to you. I use these funds to continue to create helpful content to serve our field. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. MY FREE ONLINE WORKSHOPS (These Can Be Watched At A Date/Time That Works For You): 🎙️ Using Podcasting To Grow Your Business (Lessons Learned From 9 Downloads On Day 1 To 1.2 Million And a 7 Income Stream Business) 💻 https://sellingthecouch.easywebinar.live/registration-3 (How To Launch And Grow A Successful Online Course (Lessons Learned From A $297 First Sale To $150k Online Course)) MY FREE GUIDES: 🎤 https://sellingthecouch.com/podcastingguide (Start your Podcast: The QuickStart Guide) 🖥️ https://sellingthecouch.com/onlinecourseguide (The A To Z Online Course) MY COURSES: 🎧 https://sellingthecouch.com/jointhehealthcasters (The Healthcasters) (A podcasting course + community for helpers/healers): 💻 https://sellingthecouch.com/onlinecourseguide (Online Course School) (A course to create, sell, and grow a successful online course): COMING I