How To Stop Constantly Comparing Yourself On Social Media | From A Licensed Therapist

I’m Jourdan Travers, a licensed therapist, and I’ve helped hundreds of people escape the comparison trap that social media creates. Today, I’ll show you the mindset shift and practical tools that finally stop that spiral — even if you’ve been stuck in it for years. 🧭 Chapters: 00:00 Why Comparison Hurts 00:27 The Instagram Experiment 02:05 What Social Media Actually Does To Your Self-Esteem 03:00 How Comparison Sneaks In 03:45 Step 1 – Curate Your Feed 04:21 Step 2 – Build Boundaries That Protect Energy 04:44 Step 3 – Catch Triggers In The Moment 05:54 Step 4 – Lean Back Into Real Life 06:07 Using Social Media Intentionally 🔗 Resources & Links – Take the Breakup Distress Scale (track your healing) https://therapytips.org/personality-t... – Book a private therapy session with Jourdan: https://www.awake-therapy.me/appointm... – Join the Weekly Journal Club: http://therapytips.org/weekly-wisdom 📚 Research Mentioned: • Instagram comparison experiment with upward, downward, and neutral feeds (University in England) — examined changes in self-esteem and body-esteem before and after scrolling. https://www.cybersmile.org/2023/06/16... ⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional therapy. #socialmedia, #comparisontrap, #selfesteem, #mentalhealth, #psychology, #selfworth, #instagramcomparison, #healingjourney, #mindsetshift, #therapytools, #jourdantravers