Do you often catch yourself gritting your teeth while saying… I’m Happy for you?
Lately I’ve become aware of this in my home. My oldest daughter is constantly comparing herself and her life with everyone around her and to those on TV. She hates her hair, her clothes aren’t good enough, she thinks she’s fat… Really? She’s 9! Ugh! The list goes on…. My motto for her is Choose Happy. I find myself reminding her everyday that she is beautiful and blessed. We are continually counting our blessings and sharing encouragement with her. She just seems to be one of those glass 1/2 empty people.
Being homeschooled can be quite difficult for a little girl who thinks the grass is greener on the other side. I have to constantly battle and remind myself that I am on the path that God has laid out for us. It can be very difficult and lonely at times. But I just keep pressing on, knowing that one day she will see how very blessed she was to be homeschooled.
We argue a lot because I am her polar opposite, I try to focus on the positive and always remember the trials and tribulations I have been through to get where I am today, thus realizing how very blessed I am. But to her it is all wrong or not good enough, nothing is ever going her way or she is missing out. So this book has really helped me to put into words someways of helping her to get through this and focus on the good. I now have more tools to get the comparison spirit on it’s way out.
Is comparison living hijacking your life?
Do you find yourself measuring your value against your friend’s house, body, marriage, resume, paycheck, organic garden, or Pinterest-worthy holiday décor, and coming up lacking? Do your college roommate’s Instagram snapshots bear little resemblance to the scene at your house this morning?
Excessive comparison and competition sap our energy and steal our joy. Our friends become our audience and judges, and our kids become part of our brand. Add social media’s constant invitation to post and peruse, and it’s no wonder that we’re left exhausted, discontent, and lonely. Thankfully, there is another way!
With refreshing candor and humor, Kay Wyma shares her experiences with comparison living and offers readers the simple remedies that helped her and her family reboot their perspective and discover freedom, authenticity, and joy.
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Forest Rose is a God Loving, Blessed Wife, & Mama to 3 girls. She’s passionate about lifting moms out of the trenches that are discouraged, overwhelmed, or feeling alone or isolated. Her hope is to point them to Christ and equip them to rise up with a newfound hope and joy within, that He alone can provide. Besides blogging, she also loves to create printables!
I really would love to read this book. Sometimes I think I worry too much what others think about me or what they are saying.
Jessica, I think this is common, especially in women. A lot of women get completely taken over and run down by this. We need to stick together, praying and lifting each other up. I’ll be praying for you to get strength and peace in this.
I struggle with comparing our homeschool to other home schools. I compare my kids’ progress with that of a friend’s child. And I’m always wondering if a different curriculum would be better. I struggle with being content with our own progress.
Lexi, I can totally relate in both of those areas. I have been bombarded with these lies for years. Hang in there and Trust Jesus! God has gifted you and only the you exactly what your kids need for their future.