Grace & Space is for...People Who Compare Themselves Too Much

This episode is for language learners stuck in the comparison trap. I share why comparing yourself to others is inevitable but unhelpful and how to shift your focus to your own progress. I explain why direct comparison rarely helps because our goals and circumstances differ and how joining diverse language communities like Grace and Space can reduce comparison pressure. I also highlight the value of community over isolation and introduce co-study sessions designed to boost motivation without competition. If you struggle with comparison, this episode and the upcoming Grace and Space event from September 25-28th are for you.---**GRACE & SPACE TICKETS**🥰 Grace & Space tickets: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/graceandspace **GET STARTED FOR FREE**🎁 Free Video Training - How to Finally Learn That Language: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/freevideo 🎁 Free Ultimate Language Resource List: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/list---**WORK WITH LINDSAY**💛 Language Life - Speak fearlessly, trust your language gut & master your process: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/ll💬 Speak 28x28 Challenge - 4 weeks to speaking confidence. Any language, any level: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/speak🎲 Promptly - Get fun prompts & challenges to keep practicing daily: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/prom...📺 Watch & Learn - Master language study through my bingeable video course: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/watc...📒 Learner Planner - Plan & track your language goals like a pro: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/lear...🎶 Music Maestro - Learn languages with music & lyrics: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/music🔡 Vibrant Vocab - Finally build a vocabulary that sticks: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/vocab🎨 100 Creative Ideas for Language Learners - Beat boredom & stay consistent: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/100c...🥳 Successful Self-Study - Build habits that make language learning last: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/sss---**TIMESTAMPS** [00:00] Intro + Event OverviewWelcome back, details of Grace & Space, this episode’s focus: comparison in language learning.[01:00] Comparison is InevitableWhy comparison happens in group learning settings — and why it’s not about avoiding it, but knowing how to respond.[02:00] Shift Focus to Your Own ProgressPractical reframe: celebrate your growth instead of measuring against others. “What have you done today to make yourself proud?”[03:00] Why Direct Comparison Doesn’t WorkEveryone’s goals, time, and experiences differ — your only useful comparison is with your past self.[04:00] Spaces With Different Languages + LevelsHow mixed groups (any language, any level) reduce comparison triggers and keep learning healthy.[06:00] Community Beats IsolationThe value of supportive communities like co-study sessions, where accountability comes without direct competition.[07:00] Closing + Event InvitationEvent dates, co-study highlights, ticket details, bonus package, and ways to connect.---**JOIN THE COMMUNITY**💌 Language Sparks Emails - Get fresh tips & motivation multiple times a week: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/emailme🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LindsayDowLanguages👩‍💻 Read the blog for curated language learning advice: https://lindsaydoeslanguages.com/---**LET’S CONNECT**💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaydoeslanguages/📍 Pinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/ldlanguages/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaydoeslanguages/---🗣 languagelearning #learnalanguage #polyglot #personaldevelopment #moveabroad #connectwithheritage #getfluent