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Coming Back to Yourself

Once you begin realising how damaging comparison can be, you start looking  inward. Understanding yourself. Meeting yourself where you are, without judgement. Journalling can be a powerful tools for that, consider it as a way to unravel the noise and reconnect with what actually matters.

Journal Prompts to Shift From Comparison to Acceptance, Clarity and Appreciation

• Where in my life do I fall into comparison mode the most?
  • Is it appearance, achievements, motherhood, finances, relationships, routines, or something else?
• What emotion do I feel when I compare myself to others?
  • Jealousy? Shame? Frustration? Anxiety? What is this emotion trying to tell you.
• What do I believe others have that I lack?
  • Be honest. Then ask yourself: is this belief true, or is it a story I’ve created?
• What is one thing I have that someone else might wish they had?
  • We often forget this part. We are sorry focused on what we don’t have we don’t often celebrate what we do!
• What are three things I am genuinely good at, even if they don’t feel special?
  • Celebrate the things that come naturally to you, they’re part of what makes you, YOU.
• What are the challenges I’ve faced that have shaped me?
  • Write about the lessons, the growth, the resilience you gained from your journey.
• Which of my current struggles might be teaching me something right now?
  • What is life trying to show you or how is it trying to strengthen you?
• What changes can I make in my life today to move closer to the life I want?
  • Focus on what’s in your sphere of control instead of what you wish you had.
• What do I appreciate about my life exactly as it is today?
  • List the small good things.
• Who am I when I’m not measuring myself against anyone else?
  • Describe that version of you. The one who exists without judgement or competition.

These prompts are about pausing long enough to notice your own story instead of borrowing someone else’s.

Use them as often as you need, whether that is daily, weekly, or whenever you feel yourself slipping back into comparison.