Allie Seidel is a wife, new mom, and designer with an incredible website and Instagram page. Allie has an eye for detail and beauty, and it is evident through her words that she always looks for the good in life. I asked her what authentic friendship looks like, and here is what she had to […]
Authentic friendship is a gift. It is hard and beautiful work, filled with grace, truth, bravery, vulnerability, trust, risk, forgiveness, honesty, and love. For the month of October, I will be writing every day about authentic friendship. I’ll be sharing personal stories of my own friendships, and insights from other women about authentic friendship. (The […]
For the entire month of October, I’ve been writing about overcoming the comparison trap. A few years ago, I noticed that competition and comparison were keeping me from living a whole and heathy life of authenticity and purpose. This summer, I went on a quest to ask women in all walks of life how they overcome […]
Hilary Rushford is unlike any entrepreneur I’ve ever met. She is insanely successful, smart, beautiful, and talented in many areas. But more than all of that, what I love and respect about Hilary is that she exists to help others live a better story, and become a better version of themselves. Hilary loves God, she loves […]
When I set out on a journey to ask women how they overcome the comparison trap, I noticed several themes. A big theme was love, which makes sense. Loving others, loving the journey God has called us on, and loving the person God has created us to be. While I believe comparison is a struggle all women […]
In order to overcome the comparison trap, I’m realizing how critical it is to protect my heart, especially in this social media age. I asked a few of my online-turned-real-life friends about overcoming comparison, and they offer some encouraging insight about protecting our hearts. The comparison game is a tricky one. But never underestimate the power of the unfollow button. […]
Let me tell you about my friend, Courtney. Courtney is not only my friend, but my colleague of 5+ years: we’ve been on the same special ed team since 2010. When you work with people over several years, you get to know them in a close and authentic way. You learn what makes them tick, and […]
How does Rach Kincaid overcome the comparison trap? Jesus–plain and simple. One of the easiest ways I overcome the comparison trap is by simply refusing to go there. I delete social media off of my phone some days when I need to focus or rest or not be distracted by others’ lives. I speak truth […]
I don’t know about you, but I am an expert at magnifying the bad things in my life. I struggle with this thing called anxiety. And I have a hunch I’m not the only one. Anxiety has the ability to take over my mind, and zoom in on the endless “what ifs?” and “I give ups.” When I’m stuck in […]
Do you feel confident in the place God has planted you? Do you feel equipped with the gifts He’s given you? If you’re like me, it can be hard to trust that God has a perfect plan for us, right where we are, and easy to compare ourselves to everyone else. I asked Ashlee Proffitt how […]
Hi, I’m Ali. On this blog, I write about my journey of living a full life with food allergies, overcoming the comparison trap, and cultivating authenticity. Enter your email to get free stuff and future updates.
