What’s the difference between genuine confidence and confidence that comes from your ego?

In this episode of Sincerely, Self, Lexi dives into the difference between ego-based confidence and real, grounded confidence—and how comparison can secretly influence the way we see ourselves.

From comparing your appearance, accomplishments, and success to other people, to comparing yourself to your partner’s past relationships, it can be easy to fall into the trap of believing that someone else’s success somehow says something about your own worth.

Lexi talks about how comparison can either inflate your ego or completely diminish your self-esteem, and why neither one creates genuine confidence.

She also shares a mindset shift that has helped her personally: instead of comparing yourself to other people, compare yourself to who you used to be. Look at how far you’ve come, how you’ve grown, and who you are becoming.

This episode is also a reminder that self-growth doesn’t mean you’ll never have a negative thought, feel jealous, or compare yourself again. Growth is learning to recognize those thoughts, become aware of them, and choose how you respond.

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