#382 – Stop Comparing Yourself When Learning English

#382 – Stop Comparing Yourself When Learning English

Author: Georgiana, founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com June 18, 2026 Duration: 18:42

Today, we're going to talk about something very common: comparing yourself to others.

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Maybe you know this feeling.

You open social media, and suddenly everyone seems to have a better life than you.

One person is traveling.
Another person has a perfect body.
Another person has a beautiful house.
Another person has a wonderful job.
And another person is drinking coffee on a beach while you are answering emails in your kitchen.

Then you start thinking:

"Why is my life not like that?"
"Why am I behind?"


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