The worst comparison trap you can fall into (and how to get out of it)

We all know comparing ourselves to others isn’t helpful and only makes us feel worse. Yet it can seem impossible to feel good about ourselves when others’ lives look so much better. 

In this episode, you’ll discover how to escape the comparison trap in order to feel better about yourself, celebrate your achievements and have a more positive outlook on your own life!

Show highlights include: 

  • How to put on your “perspectacles” to appreciate what you already have. (8:30)
  • The playground dynamics that sabotage work environments and creating a comparison culture. (12:06)
  • Why chasing the wrong ideals makes you worse off instead of improving you. (14:18)
  • Where to invest your energy if your past chases you and sabotages your current success. (17:56)

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You deserve a big, full life and the freedom to enjoy it. The Brilliant Balance Podcast helps women in leadership design their next chapter for sustainable success—without burnout. Every week, host Cherylanne Skolnicki, a leading expert in work-life balance, leadership growth, and mindset coaching, shares ideas, inspiration, and insights to help high-achieving women align their ambition with personal fulfillment. Through conversations on leadership mindset, time management, and personal growth, you'll gain the tools to thrive in both your career and personal life. Whether you're considering a career pivot or craving more time for your personal life, you might find yourself asking: How do I advance my career—without working 24/7? Can I achieve my goals while still having time for my family? How do I stop feeling overwhelmed and start feeling in control? What’s next for me—and how do I design it intentionally? If you’ve ever wondered how to fulfill your potential without breaking your life, this podcast is for you. In addition to sharing her own insights, Cherylanne sits down with experts, thought leaders, and ambitious women who reveal their strategies for burnout recovery, productivity for women, and redefining success on their terms. You’ll love the Brilliant Balance Podcast if you like podcasts like: Unlocking Us or Dare to Lead with Brene Brown, Women at Work by Harvard Business Review, The Midlife with Reshma Saujani, We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle, The Mel Robbins Podcast, HerMoney with Jean Chatzky, So Money with Farnoosh Torabi