You start your day with a plan, but first, a "quick look" at Etsy for inspiration. An hour later, you're deep in a scroll hole, feeling defeated. "Their designs are so much better," "That shop has thousands of sales," "I'll never catch up."
This is the Comparison Trap. It kills your creativity and confidence.
The Fix: Consumption vs. Creation Mode.
You must be intentional. When you're researching, set a timer for 15-20 minutes. That is Consumption Mode. When the timer goes off, you close all those tabs. You are now in Creation Mode. You focus only on YOUR work, YOUR ideas, YOUR shop.
Don't let someone else's highlight reel derail your entire workday.
What's your biggest trigger for falling into the comparison trap?