#262 Life Lesson #3 - Comparison Never Moves You Forward#262 Life Lesson #3 - Comparison Never Moves You Forward
The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach
There are things our human brains have done for so long that we decide at some point that’s just the way it has to be. We learn to live with the brain’s negative bias. We think fear has power over us. And we compare ourselves in the harshest way...
28:33•21 Jul 2023
Breaking Free from Comparison: Embracing Your True Self After Breast Cancer
Episode Overview
- Comparison hinders forward momentum and leads to self-judgment.
- Self-compassion and acceptance are crucial in embracing one's unique journey.
- Realistic goal setting fosters self-improvement and reduces the impact of comparison.
- Embracing the present and setting achievable goals are vital in the healing process.
- Listeners are encouraged to join the Better Than Before Breast Cancer Life Coaching membership for support and community.
“When we can drop comparison and we can just look at ourselves and be honest with ourselves and just say, this is where I'm at now. And this is all there is. This is how I think now. And that is all there is. Do I like it? Am I happy with it? Does it serve me? Does it please me? Does it fulfill me? If yes, fantastic. If no, cool. What would you like to do differently? How would you like to feel differently? Now, we can start building a strategy to move forward.”
Imagine constantly comparing yourself to others or even to past versions of yourself. It’s exhausting, right? In this episode of 'The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach', Laura Lummer tackles the age-old habit of comparison and its impact on our lives, especially for those recovering from breast cancer.
Laura, who has been on a 12-year journey as a breast cancer thriver, dives into three specific ways comparison can hold us back: comparing to our past selves, to others, and to an idealized version we have in our heads. She doesn't just identify the problem; she offers practical mindset shifts to help you embrace self-acceptance and find peace.
You'll learn how to set realistic goals and appreciate your unique journey, rather than getting bogged down by unrealistic expectations and self-judgment. If you’re ready to love who you are right now and take steps towards a better life post-breast cancer, this episode is for you.
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