July 2, 2025

We live in a world that constantly confronts us with reels of other people who seem to be making it or have made it in life. We hear phrases like “hustle,” “grind,” and “push.” As inspiring as all these may sound, have we stopped to ask, what season of life am I in at the moment?   There is no excuse for not working hard, but if the aim is to compare yourself with other people’s achievements, you will lose your focus. Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8 explains this clearly. There is a time and a season for everything. Embracing your season will make all the difference.   Life Isn’t a Race—It’s a Journey I believe that life is not a race, but a journey. A teacher once told me, “Don’t work with someone else’s time cos you’ll be miserable.” This advice was given to me many years ago, and it remains one of the best I have received. Someone will always reach their goals before you do, and that’s perfectly okay. There will be someone living your dream, that’s fine. “Life is in stages and men in sizes”….Bishop David Oyedepo. This quote rings a bell in my head each time comparison wants to set in.   Do we sometimes want to compare? Yes! It is in our human nature to want to compare or prove something to someone else. I am here to remind you that comparison will steal your joy and stunt your growth.    How to stop comparing yourself to others 1. Stop apologizing for making progress. You don’t need permission to grow, but you need willingness. Your journey is yours alone.      2. Celebrate Your Wins (Big or Small) Did you make a tough decision today? Did you acquire a new skill? That is a win.   3. Trust the Process It might not seem like it now, but trust the process. Time and chance happen to them all, Ecclesiastes 9:11.   4. Mute (Unfollow)  What Drains You Many of us scroll through social media nonstop, which is draining. When you compare, you lose your willpower and the motivation to keep moving.   5. Slow Progress Is Still Progress A flower doesn’t bloom faster because you watch it. Growth takes time. Remember: those seemingly insignificant positive steps, when consistently repeated, lead to substantial change and growth.   You’re Right Where You Need to Be Some people bloom early. Some bloom late. While some are like wildflowers that grow in unexpected places. Your path is unique, and your pace is valid.    The world needs your story—not a rushed version, but the real, unfolding, imperfectly beautiful one. So take a deep breath. Trust your timing. Your season will have its moment.   What’s one thing you’re learning in your current season? Share it in the comments—your story could be the encouragement someone else needs today. If this resonated with you, consider sharing it with a friend who’s been feeling behind, too.