How do these four women overcome the comparison trap? Their answers all contain one common theme: be YOU. Becki, Emily, Carly, and Keri have such an authentic confidence that I greatly admire. When I immerse myself daily in God’s word, I align myself with the truth of who I am in Christ. The pull of […]
Sheri has a story of beauty and hope. She has endured a lot of heartache, but with God’s love and peace, she has chosen to look forward in hope and confidence, and not let comparison hinder a joy-filled life. The comparison trap has most frequently come up in my life when I am dreaming of […]
When I first met Sonja, I sensed that she was quietly confident, a good listener, and stylishly on point. The more I’ve been able to spend time with her, I’ve learned that she is all those things and more. Sonja is gorgeous, she has a beautiful heart, and has faced some unexpected health challenges in her life. (You […]
A few months ago, I set out to ask dozens of women how they overcome the comparison trap. It’s been inspiring to catch a glimpse inside their hearts. Through this process, I’m learning so much about my own heart from some pretty incredible ladies. For me, the only place to start when it comes to overcoming the comparison […]
I have so many good things, the best things, in life. Even so, there will always be the temptation to covet something of someone else’s. That car or that house or that Europe trip or a baby by that age. When this sneaks in, I remember that we almost never have the full story, and […]
Be present. Give it your all. Love unconditionally. Serve wholeheartedly. These are the things God has been telling me lately about the season I find myself in. On the uneventful, mundane days, and the busy, stressful ones, He’s there for me. And with me. Cheering me on in my own story. Michelle Myers–one of the […]
I have a confession: it can be really hard for me to celebrate other women in my life when I feel insecure, threatened, or jealous. But when I surrender my pride and selfishness, it is easier to make a sincere choice to cheer those women on, and genuinely want the best for them. It’s like strengthening the celebration muscle. The muscle […]
I first heard of Lindsay Letters from one of my all-time girl crushes, Shauna Niequist, on instagram years ago. (When Shauna promotes someone, or something, I’m all ears.) I started following Lindsay and immediately became a fan. Then in 2014, I heard Lindsay speak at the Influence Conference, and I was so impressed by her authenticity […]
My mom has always wanted me to love and accept myself. She wanted the best for me, and always will. All moms want the best for their children. All parents do. I can’t imagine what it must be like to watch your daughter grow up, and feel helpless at times when it seems like comparison […]
Hayley Morgan cheers other women on in their passions and dreams. Her confidence and creativity are quintessentially contagious to women in all walks of life. How does she overcome the comparison trap? I try to keep my eyes on my own lane. Just like driving, if you take your eyes off the road for too long […]
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