COMPARISON.  We all do it. And it's not good for us, unless we can use it as inspiration. But what about the times that we don't? Let's get into it:

1: Let's Rock with Amy: I get real about comparison and it ain't pretty. I have done it and still do, and I am grateful to have had something some up this week that challenged me. Listen for that, and for a tactic derived from Byron Katie's "The Work" to help us get out of those negative comparative moments! Don't forget you can sign up for my newsletter, my free 5-step habit building guide is still available, AND I have a new (my first!) meditation coming out this week, too!

2: The Interview (14:17): Interview this week is with Paige Casey, @paigeydahling, influencer, social media strategist, and photographer. She is in the industry and has a grasp of the production behind the scenes, so listen to this for a lot more (really great and useful!) perspective on social media. She talks about the importance of competitor analysis in branding and not getting stuck there. I ask her opinion of being in that industry and how she really feels about it as an influencer. She is incredibly forthcoming and talks why she shares what she does to help people. Paige has successfully shifted her mindset and understanding of social media, and that helps her not compare and use it as business. Be sure to check out her upcoming webinar this Wednesday, August 12th, register on her site, and follow her on social media at @PaigeyDahling!

3: Go Aff Yourself (32:12) with Affirmation Maven Jill Faulkner of stickwithit.co: Comparison led us to truth seeking. Comparison comes up for Jill with body issues and on social media. When does it start and how can we stay more conscious of it, and what practices or reframes or coping strategies do we use when it comes up? And we talk affirmations, The Work, and truth seeking when we do say the negative to ourselves. This week's Affirmation is: I SEEK WHAT IS TRUE.

4: BYOBBB (47:14) Build Your Own Brand, Biz + Brain with Bijou Finney:  Bijou’s new home is a big change and the previous owner came to visit and comparison ensued. How we can change, shift, and even let go of the mentality that we must compare ourselves to ourselves? Bijoiu gives the advice to "Hike your own hike"; and we cover comparison in relation to our brain and competition and survival. And we boil it down to this: is it really time well spent? And don't forget, too, you can still access our free pdf that can help you with your brand values and the action you take that we talk about in today's episode.

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