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title: Triggers
description: In this episode, I'm talking all about how we can use comparison to fuel us rather than to stop us from taking any action. I’ll share a story and talk through how you can use comparison effectively.
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# [Triggers](https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/the-coaching-hub-podcast-1/triggers)

 Written by [Ruth Kudzi, MCC](https://www.optimuscoachacademy.com/the-coaching-hub-podcast-1/author/ruth-kudzi-mcc) | Feb 15, 2021 10:14:00 PM

In this episode, I'm talking all about how we can use comparison to fuel us rather than to stop us from taking any action. I’ll share a story and talk through how you can use comparison effectively.

**Here are the highlights from the episode:**

{2:24} Comparison as the thief of joy

{3:21} How we respond to being triggered

{5:22} How we go back to old patterns to keep us safe

{5:55} seeing comparison as a gift 

{6:50} Comparison can show us things we need to work on or avoid

{8:05} Treating comparison with a little humour

{9:11} Reflecting on why you are feeling triggered

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