What to Say to a One-Upper

2024-12-03

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You’re excited to share something you’re proud of, and then someone jumps in with, “Oh, that’s nothing—I’ve done [insert bigger, better thing here].” It’s like they can’t help but make it a competition. Every win you share becomes their chance to one-up you. At first, it’s just annoying. But over time, it starts to wear on you. In this episode, I’m sharing 3 simple strategies to deal with one-uppers. You’ll learn how to protect your peace, set boundaries, and stop letting these moments steal your joy....

You’re excited to share something you’re proud of, and then someone jumps in with, “Oh, that’s nothing—I’ve done [insert bigger, better thing here].”

It’s like they can’t help but make it a competition. Every win you share becomes their chance to one-up you.

At first, it’s just annoying. But over time, it starts to wear on you.

In this episode, I’m sharing 3 simple strategies to deal with one-uppers.

You’ll learn how to protect your peace, set boundaries, and stop letting these moments steal your joy.

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