<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Kel from Expansive Connection discusses the pervasive issue of comparison, its roots in human evolution, and practical tools to manage it. The conversation explores how comparison impacts self-esteem, relationships, and the lifestyle, offering actionable strategies to foster self-acceptance and joy.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Key Topics&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;The evolutionary roots of comparison and negativity bias&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;How comparison distorts self-image and relationships&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Practical tools for managing comparison and envy&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;The importance of self-awareness and evidence-based self-love&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Strategies for building confidence and connection&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;Mentioned in this episode:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "https://community.wegottathing.com/?_gl=1*1liq59f*_ga*MzE4NTEyNzI5LjE3Nzc1NjEyOTA.*_ga_057Z6WWEJF*czE3Nzc1NjEyOTAkbzEkZzAkdDE3Nzc1NjEyOTAkajYwJGwwJGgw" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Join the We Gotta Thing Community&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;a href="https://wegottathing.com/contact-the-joneses/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Contact Mr Jones for a Community Promo Code&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://expansiveconnection.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;Expansive Connection Website&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

We Gotta Thing - Exploring Non-Monogamy

Mr & Mrs Jones's Swinging Adventures

Episode 154: Why Comparison is the Thief of Joy

MAY 1, 202672 MIN
We Gotta Thing - Exploring Non-Monogamy

Episode 154: Why Comparison is the Thief of Joy

MAY 1, 202672 MIN

Description

In this episode, Kel from Expansive Connection discusses the pervasive issue of comparison, its roots in human evolution, and practical tools to manage it. The conversation explores how comparison impacts self-esteem, relationships, and the lifestyle, offering actionable strategies to foster self-acceptance and joy. Key Topics The evolutionary roots of comparison and negativity bias How comparison distorts self-image and relationships Practical tools for managing comparison and envy The importance of self-awareness and evidence-based self-love Strategies for building confidence and connection Mentioned in this episode: Join the We Gotta Thing Community Contact Mr Jones for a Community Promo Code Expansive Connection Website