The Mindset Mentor How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
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Sep 3, 2025 Social media can steal your joy, and the neuroscience behind comparison reveals why. The constant comparison can lead to stress, distorting your self-perception with unrealistic portrayals of others' successes. Focusing on your own growth rather than comparisons fosters fulfillment and happiness. Embracing positivity and supporting others can create meaningful connections, offering a path to a more joyful mindset. Letting go of comparison opens doors for personal growth and a more authentic life.
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Brain's Built-In Comparison Radar
- Rob Dial explains our brain evolved a social comparison mechanism that scans relative standing to keep us safe.
- That radar now compares us to billions online, which unfairly increases stress and lowers joy.
Dopamine For Superiority, Cortisol For Falling Behind
- The brain rewards feeling superior with dopamine and punishes perceived inferiority with cortisol.
- That ancient reward/punishment system explains why social comparison produces joy or stress automatically.
Morning Scroll Killed A Good Day
- Rob Dial describes a morning when 15 minutes on social media turned gratitude into feeling like a loser.
- He traced the shift to unconscious comparison and cortisol release after viewing a younger friend's success.