If we know that comparison has the tendency to make us feel bad, why do we do it?
Let’s unpack it together.
On this episode, Financial Dignity® Coach, Christian Luken revisits one of her favorite books called Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown. She shares insights on comparison, envy, and contentment and how they relate to financial matters.
Christine’s top takeaways:
- Comparison is not an emotion but rather an activity that leads to all kinds of emotions.
- You feel jealous when someone is pulling away from you.
- We feel envious when we want something another person has and we don’t want them to have it.
- Healthy desire pulls us forward into a more expansive future.
- If you are not feeling content, intentionally practicing gratitude is the antidote.
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00:00 – Intro
02:04 – Comparison itself is not an emotion.
05:36 – Why I didn’t use the term jealousy in the title of this episode?
08:52 – Why envy feels more devious than jealousy?
14:37 – How society has conditioned women to put their desires as secondary.
22:30 – What is contentment?
27:41 – Why I implemented a gratitude practice during the worst year of my life?
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Ready for money to support your happiness, rather than stress you out? Then you need Christine Luken, Financial Dignity® Coach in your corner!
As the Founder of the Financial Dignity® Movement, Christine has coached hundreds of high-earning professionals, business owners, and divorcing women to pay off staggering amounts of debt and massively increase their net worth. The author of three books and host of the Money is Emotional Podcast, Christine blends wise money management with emotional intelligence.
When she’s not coaching clients from her home office in Cincinnati, you can find this member of the National Association of Divorce Professionals curled up with a good book, a fluffy cat, and a strong cup of coffee. You can find her at www.ChristineLuken.com
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