Comparison-An Easy Pitfall

Comparison shows up in so many areas of our lives and regarding so many different things.

Fundamentally, comparison in many different forms, will almost always lead to a little bit of toxicity or a lot of toxicity.

But what about our health? Our health choices?

There are so many times when our health is at risk or could be put at risk. Seriously, if you are being completely honest, aren’t there times when you make decisions about your health based on what someone else would do or what they might think of you?

That might apply more to smaller or less risky health complaints.

Like cancelling plans with a friend, or choosing not to do something because of some health situation. Even as common as a headache.

Maybe you compare the decisions that you see others make for themselves for their health and you think you should do the same. For whatever reason whether it’s good or bad.

Like so many other things there is a balance to be found. A healthy balance for your health!

You might find yourself sitting there in a situation and your biggest decision factors are what others will think of what you have done or will do.

Wow! That’s overwhelming and a lot to carry. And it really seems like a no win scenario.

Are you comfortable making those possibly very critical decisions based on someone else’s choices? I hope not.

There is a difference between taking information that someone gives you, some facts or perspective, rather than taking action or inaction based on what a person might think.

If you take information from someone and use to fully think through your options and consequences of those options, then taking action that you feel is appropriate, that is a much better position to be in.

Most other people in our lives won’t usually be the ones who have to handle the side effects, outcome, or consequences of our choices. So giving anyone like that enough power to determine your choice is dangerous.

Taking the power that we so frequently give to others back, has so much impact for ourselves. Allowing you to be empowered in your choices, instead of disempowered.

So friend, I encourage you to re-evaluate some of the choices you are making regarding your health. They can be small every day choices or great big ones as you continue along your health journey. Be willing to think through who you are empowering and who you are removing power from. Which one are you?

If your final deciding factor for your own personal health is what someone else will think about you, or how they will judge you, you should maybe do some re-thinking.

Taking care of ourselves with all the things going on today is critical. I’m praying for you as you make decisions about your health, and who is in control and not rely on those comparisons.

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