Send me a text!Join the Inspiration not Comparison 7-Day Challenge by clicking here!Tired of feeling “less than” after a scroll? We’re tackling the comparison trap head-on with a clear, compassionate plan to swap envy for inspiration and protect your peace—especially during the holiday highlight reel season. Using research-backed insights and real-life examples, we unpack how upward and downward comparisons shape mood, why social media intensifies those feelings, and how to set guardrails that support mental health without ditching joy.I share a seven-move toolkit you can start today. Begin by curating your feed with a quick follow audit and a five-minute scroll rule. Then practice the powerful reframe from comparison to inspiration: borrow one tiny step from what you see and build your own remix. Layer in a gratitude micro habit to cement small wins, define two personal metrics so you measure what matters to you, and use a 20-second self-talk script to stop spirals before they take root. When a post genuinely inspires, run the three-question checklist to adapt only what aligns with your values. If you’re ready to go deeper, try a mini social media fast to reset your baseline and reclaim your attention.We also explore “productive comparison” as a model for growth—how to leverage upward comparison for motivation while avoiding shame. You’ll hear practical scenarios, from family outings that don’t go as planned to beauty routines that spark unexpected envy, each converted into doable, right-sized actions that fit your season. The goal isn’t to copy someone else’s life; it’s to choose one move, make it yours, and feel proud of the progress you can actually measure.Join our seven-day “inspiration, not comparison” challenge to put the tools into motion. Unfollow five accounts, journal three lines of gratitude, define your seasonal metrics, pause social for 24 hours, test the inspiration checklist, say your script out loud, and share one small win with us. If this resonated, subscribe, share with a friend who needs the reminder, and leave a review to help more people find the show. Your attention is precious—let’s spend it on what builds confidence.Join my e-mail list: Click hereTake my skincare quiz: Click hereBuy makeup products here and help survivors of child sexual abuseShop Confident Expression Shop: Click here Visit saprea.org to learn more about hope and healing from child sexual abuse Visit Defend Innocence for resources on child sexual abuse prevention Connect with Ciera on Instagram @confidentlybeautifulpodcast