The Comparison Trap: How to Avoid and Get Out // Ep 85

Social media brings people closer but sometimes, it also makes it easier for people to compare their lives with others. Comparison can be the cause of unhappiness, but if used positively, it can also be a source of inspiration. In this episode of the We Grow Together podcast, Laura discusses the pervasive issue of comparison, particularly in the context of social media. She shares her personal experiences with comparison, the impact of social media on mental health, and how to cultivate a positive environment for success. Laura emphasizes the importance of using comparison as a tool for inspiration rather than a source of stress, and she advocates for a balance between consuming content and creating one's own life. The episode concludes with practical tips for staying focused on personal goals and fostering creativity. How do you avoid the comparison trap? Let us know in the comments below! Topics Discussed // // The emotional impact of comparison // Social media’s effect on mental health // Curating your online environment // Using inspiration without falling into comparison // Creating space for focus and healing // Turning comparison into motivation Episode Highlights // [00:00] Introduction [03:04] Social media’s subconscious influence [05:22] Social media cleanse [11:38] How to use comparison positively [17:59] Staying focused on your own goals [19:11] Outro Resources Mentioned // Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition waitlist // https://lauradifrancesco.co/eta-landing-page VISIT THE MILL AT ETHEREAL FARMS TO ENJOY PENNSYLVANIA WINE COUNTRY // https://etherealfarms.co Please subscribe and like the video if you want more content like this! If you have any other Q's, drop them below. —————————————————————————— VISIT THE SHOP // https://lauradifrancesco.co/the-shop personal website // https://lauradifrancesco.co ethereal farms website // https://etherealfarms.co flourish website // https://flourishcoworking.com dean street law website // https://deanstreetlaw.com attend upcoming events // https://www.eventbrite.com/o/flourish-coworking-space-28115010011 personal instagram // http://www.instagram.com/lauramdifrancesco ethereal farms instagram // https://www.instagram.com/etherealfarms flourish instagram // https://www.instagram.com/flourishwestchester dean street law instagram // https://www.instagram.com/deanstreetlaw daily inspirational texts //https://my.community.com/lauradifrancesco podcast // https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-grow-together-podcast/id1509350488 60 days to launch your business course // https://flourish-coworking-space.teachable.com/p/60-days-to-launch-your-business-course book club // https://mailchi.mp/flourishcoworking.com/joinflourishbookclub amazon favorites // https://www.amazon.com/shop/livelvly connect on linkedin // https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauradifrancesco/ SIGN UP for my daily inspirational texts!! https://my.community.com/lauradifrancesco —————————————————————————— CREDITS // Host // Laura DiFrancesco Executive Producer // Teagan Rowland Editor // Ariel Yu Associate Producer // Ariel Yu #comparisontrap #mentalhealth #socialmediawellness #mentalhealth #selfgrowth #boundaries #mindfulentrepreneur #inspirationvscomparison #socialmediacleansing #money #debt #studentloan #lawschool #funding #lawyer #personalfinance #womeninbusiness #attorney #corporateattorney #corporatelawyer #girlboss #createcultivate #bossbabe #womenownedbusiness #entrepreneur #creative #beautyqueen #farmgirl