HOW TO COPE WITH COPYCATS AND COMPETITON
Hey, ever scrolled through your feed and stumbled upon that meme saying, “Have you ever noticed someone low key copying you?” Well, buckle up, because we’ve all been there! Hairdo, kicks, career moves, or even – brace yourself – chasing the same guy you’re eyeing. (Cue dramatic gasp.)
They say, “Imitation is the highest form of flattery,” but who exactly came up with that? Sure, it’s a grin and a nod when someone claims you’ve inspired them, but downright eye-roll-worthy when they start mirroring your every move.
This flattery? It quickly shifts gears, turning into an itch to ditch the one photocopying your fabulous originality. And hey, it could be anyone – your bestie, the coworker down the hall, or some social media stalker. Whether it’s a friendly “I adore everything you do” vibe or a competitive “I’ll outdo you at every turn” game, it’s all a bit much, don’t you think?
I’ve seen the comments. Some folks are so put off they’ve changed hairstyles, deleted friends, or even held awkward confrontations. But hold up, let’s be real: None of that’s going to solve the clone wars.
Changing yourself or running away? Nah, that’s like entering a marathon with a twisted ankle. You are the one and only YOU. Let ‘em copy and paste till their hearts content, but while they’re busy ctrl+c-ing your life, keep building, growing, and being your fabulous self. Why? Because the copy-and-paste game is a never-ending loop of not knowing who you really are.
Now lets level this out: It can be annoying, or sometimes even flattering. A healthy dose of inspiration is beautiful, but weird competitive imitation? Not so much. Its another story if you are turning into a copycat and making everything a weird competition. If you are this person, stop and heal to allow God to make room for your gifts, so you can uniquely shine!
“Self Awareness is healthy to Grow the gifts that are designed for you.”
If you’re stuck in this phase, trying to find yourself by borrowing someone else glam, don’t worry it will pass. I think we all been through a phase where we been copied or been that person trying to find ourselves and borrowing someone’s uniqueness. Don’t conform to what you see, keep doing the work to heal and everything you need to succeed in your own lane and your unique path for your passion will come to you.
If someone’s copy-paste triggers you; grow, pray for them, and let it GO! Stop focusing on the problem and continue to be the solution, the blueprint, and the creator you were called to be. No one can do you the way you were designed to! Never let copyanna get under your skin AGAIN, they’ll never catch up. They’ll have to go back to find themselves.
Have you ever experienced any of these moments on your journey? If so, come on down to the comments section! Share your tales of imitation flattery, your eye-roll moments, or how you overcame your copycat syndrome and rocked your originality. Whether it’s a funny anecdote or a nugget of wisdom, we’re all ears. Let’s turn the comment section into a inspirational chat room, where imitation takes a back seat, and being unapologetically YOU is the order of the day. Join the conversation and help someone overcome! 🎤
