Whether we are just starting on our journey, or have been on it for some time, we will inevitably be in positions to compare ourselves with others.
This way of thinking through comparing and competing has been instilled into us since we started school, if not before.
In the health industry, this is exacerbated through competition, as well as (of course) social media.
However, as adults, we have the ability to observe this pattern, recognise that it doesn’t serve us, and choose to move in a different direction.
One way to do this is as we continue on our journey, to also adopt a mindset of inquiry, observation and appreciation.
As humans, we all have different shapes, sizes, limb lengths, strengths, weaknesses, ways of moving, ways of expressing ourselves. These differences are what shape us.
Sure we can learn how to “improve” certain areas from one-another, but also at some level these differences are fascinating, beautiful and amazing all at the same time.
As a coach in this industry, a lot of people ask me how to get abs like Jane, or do a movement like Bob, etc. Or, often it’s to become more like a particular guru or authority in a certain field.
At a basic level, there’s something we can work with here, but only in the context of them realising and appreciating their own differences, beauty and uniqueness.
It would be boring if we were all like Jane and Bob.
(here’s another post that is loosely related on Doubling Down on the Difference – or leveraging your differences)
