Whoever said 'comparison is the thief of joy' is a wise person indeed!
So often we can catch ourselves falling into that trap of comparing our lives, our achievements or our bodies with other people and the green eyed monster of envy quietly invades our mind.
This can lead to feelings of inadequacy, lack, resentment and much more – all of which are unhelpful for our advancement on this path called ‘life’!
So what is the antidote?
- Focus on and enjoy what you HAVE not what you think you are missing
- Abandon the ‘scarcity mindset’ and express gratitude for your current situation and remember – the more for which you are grateful – the more you will be given for which to be grateful!
- Understand that you are an individual and your talents are not necessarily the same as others – therefore your achievements will stack up differently – they are still to be celebrated.
- Rather than envy another’s success, allow it to inspire you to make the changes, take the actions for you to set about achieving YOUR version of that success.
Here are some doTERRA essential oils to help you – perhaps add these to your diffuser as you set intentions and create an affirmation to express as you inhale eg “I celebrate and am grateful for my talents and virtues and I take action to create a wonderful life.”
Pink Pepper – to remind you to avoid comparing yourself to others and to offer yourself self love
Spikenard – to inspire you to be grateful for all the experiences life offers you
Wild Orange – to encourage you to let go of scarcity and welcome in abundance