Theodore Roosevelt called comparison the theif of joy. And all along I thought it was the SCALE that was the theif of joy! Well… I guess it’s all in how you utilize either comparison or the scale that determines whether or not you allow it to steal your joy. Yes – pay attention to those words… whether or not you ALLOW ANYTHING to steal your joy is up to you! It’s that thinking thing again… what we choose to think about is so powerful. But in THIS episode I am talking specifically about comparison, something all humans naturally do. Listen in and gain some tips for using comparison to your benefit and listen for ways to minimize it’s negative impact in your life.

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BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com

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BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare

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Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people

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ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)

Rob DiMedio: https://www.busybariatrics.com/

Dr. Joan Brugman: drjbrugman@outlook.com

Dr. Susan Mitchell:

https://www.facebook.com/DrSusanMitchell

https://www.facebook.com/bariatricsurgerystrategies

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-power-of-prime/202307/15-ways-to-stop-self-comparison

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/emotional-freedom/201205/are-you-comparison-junkie

The 2 Faces of Social Comparison

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mental-health-nerd/202409/the-2-faces-of-social-comparison

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/working-through-shame/201909/why-you-should-stop-comparing-yourself-to-everybody-else

Social Comparison Theory https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/social-comparison-theory#:~:text=Comparisons%20are%20likelier%20to%20make,more%20realistic%20and%20motivating%20comparisons.

We’ve all said it a thousand times when it comes to following through with difficult things and/or things we don’t really want to do… We’ve said what? We’ve said, “That’s easier said than done!” And it’s true in nearly every case… because most things in life are genuinely easier to say than they are to do! Working in the field of weight weight loss, I hear the phrase, “It’s easier said than done” pretty much on a daily basis. In this episode, we’ll look at the importance of realizing when we’re using those words as an excuse. Bottom line? If we choose easy, we’re not likely to get the results we say we want! Let’s get to exploring this topic…

Resources:

BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com

Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com

BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare

BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare

Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people

Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes)

Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)

Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)

Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)

ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)

Rob DiMedio: https://www.busybariatrics.com/

Dr. Joan Brugman: drjbrugman@outlook.com

Dr. Susan Mitchell:

https://www.facebook.com/DrSusanMitchell

https://www.facebook.com/bariatricsurgerystrategies

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Every single one of us is guilty of using some pretty common forms of Stinkin’ Thinkin’ at times. Psychologists use fancier word to describe Stinkin’ Thinkin’… we call them Cognitive Distortions. Thinking Traps are also words to describe negative thoughts because they often leave us feeling TRAPPED on a hamster wheel of negative thoughts that spin out and result in negative feelings and ultimately result in unhealthy behaviors. I had a patient say it much more clearly… she told me, “Negative thoughts result in negative behaviors.” Enough said! Therefore, we need to become aware of the Cognitive Distortions we use most frequently and employ the skills from last week’s episode to change our thoughts and therefore change our behavior. BECAUSE… Healthy thoughts lead to Healthy Behaviors! Let’s get started and face the truth!

Resources:

BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.com

Connie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.com

BariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercare

BariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercare

Kevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/people

Instagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes)

Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)

Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)

Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)

ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)

Rob DiMedio: https://www.busybariatrics.com/

Dr. Joan Brugman: drjbrugman@outlook.com

Dr. Susan Mitchell:

https://www.facebook.com/DrSusanMitchell

https://www.facebook.com/bariatricsurgerystrategies

Cognitive Behavior Worksheets:

https://www.mentallyfitpro.com/c/free-therapy-worksheets/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-cbt-worksheets

https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/abc-model-for-rebt

15 Types of Cognitive Distortions/Worksheet

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