Ever find yourself scrolling, watching, or listening to colleagues and thinking, “Why am I not there yet?” You're not alone. But here’s the thing: comparison doesn’t tell you anything about you. In this episode, I’m unpacking why our brains default to “compare and despair,” how it sometimes helps, and mostly how it gets in our way. If you’ve been questioning your progress against everyone else’s highlight reel, this one’s for you.

What You’ll Learn

• Why your brain is wired to compare—and why that’s not a character flaw
• The difference between productive and harmful comparison (and how to spot which one you’re doing)
• Coaching questions you can use to reframe the trap in the moment
• How to know if what you’re noticing is actually aligned with your goals, or just another shiny object
• A practical way to shift focus back to your own vision so you stop spiraling

Progress over perfection, always.

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Keywords
comparison trap, overwhelmed SLP, ADHD productivity, executive functioning, work-life balance, private practice stress, productivity coaching, stop comparing yourself

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