Master Stress with Dr. S
Welcome to Master Stress with Dr. S, the podcast that empowers high-achievers to unlock their full potential by mastering stress and achieving burnout-proof success. Hosted by Dr. Safia Debar, a renowned stress expert, medical doctor, speaker and coach. Each episode dives deep into the neuroscience of stress, blending logic and intuition to give you practical tools for thriving in a fast-paced world. Whether you’re navigating the pressures of leadership, striving for peak performance, or yearning for a life of balance and freedom, Dr. Safia Debar will guide you through powerful strategies, expert insights, and personal stories to help you regain control, nurture your well-being, and live authentically. Tune in to discover how to stop stress from holding you back and start living your best, empowered life.
Master Stress with Dr. S
The Comparison Trap
In this episode of 'Master Stress with Dr. S', the focus is on handling the stress of comparison, especially heightened at the end of the year. Dr. S delves into the neuroscience behind why we compare ourselves to others and how it triggers reward circuits in our brain. She discusses how the digital age has exacerbated this natural tendency, leading to feelings of inadequacy and low self-worth. Dr. S provides actionable strategies to shift from envy to inspiration, including bringing awareness to the triggers of comparison, practicing micro gratitude, and closing cognitive loops to foster intrinsic motivation. She also emphasizes the benefits of social media detoxes and finding new sources of inspiration to maintain mental well-being.
00:00 Introduction to Master Stress with Dr. S
01:58 The Impact of Comparison During the Festive Season
04:58 Understanding the Neuroscience of Comparison
05:54 The Role of Social Media in Comparison
10:24 Exploring the Reticular Activating System (RAS)
14:10 Case Study: Social Media Detox Experiment
19:40 Three Tools to Rewire Comparison
25:27 Final Thoughts and Practical Tips
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