Back on Topic Micaiah Bell

We hear it all the time: "comparison is the thief of joy." But is it really true? There are many forms of comparison, and it's time to learn which ones are stealing your joy.

We often talk about "the grind" and "grinding" to get to the top. But what does that mean? What sacrifices really have to be made? And most importantly, how do those sacrifices really affect us? In this episode, I discuss the consequences of the grind and the toll it can take on ones life. As someone who fully embraces the grind, it is interesting to reflect on how it impacts us.

In this episode I talk about Cognitive Reappraisal: an emotion regulation method that can be used by anyone. This method allows people to reduce anxiety, stress, nerves and almost any emotion that impacts them. It's an extremely handy skill to learn and can help you take on any situation. The brain is truly powerful!

What is the Modern Capitalistic Mindset? What causes people to immerse themselves in endless work? What do legendary sociologists have to say about this? In this podcast I discuss the origins of the Modern Capitalistic Mindset and how we still see its remnants in modern society.

In this podcast we discuss our separate high school experiences which led us to college. We also talk about the grind mentality in modern society and the increasing desire for instant gratification. And of course, it wouldn't be a social relations podcast if we didn't talk about social comparison...so we did, enjoy!

In this episode, I bring on my first guest, Ava Robert. This is a two-part series in which the first part discusses the importance of alone time, social interactions and social influence. Part two will dive into a bit of our backstories growing up and how we each ended up where we are today. Enjoy!