Episode 48: 5 Questions You Need To Ask Yourself If You Get Stuck in The Compare and Despair Territory

When you're in a sort of negative headspace, it can be really easy to look around and see these people in your sector, or just randoms that you seem to follow on social media and think, well, they still managed to do X, Y, and Z. If you find yourself comparing your business with others, then you will love today’s episode. Fiona shares the five questions she highly suggests you ask yourself to alleviate the negative feelings that can come up when we are faced with comparison.
 

Topics discussed in this episode: 

Introduction

Going through compare and despair

5 questions to alleviate the negative feelings

Why do you feel this way? 

What makes you think that there's not enough to go around?

What can this person or brand teach you? 

What are you telling yourself?

How might you collaborate? 

Get It Done: Your Guide To An Awesome Year

Conclusion

Resources mentioned in this episode:  

My Daily Business Coach Newsletter

Get It Done: Your Guide To An Awesome Year

Episode transcript: 

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