May 04, 2017
1. Avoid negative comparisons to enjoy more serotonin Summertime tempts you to compare your body to others and focus on your shortcomings. It helps to know that social comparison is a natural mammalian impulse. Mammals avoid conflict by comparing themselves to others and deferring to more powerful individuals. We have…
March 21, 2017
Relationships are mystifying because they fill you with happy chemicals one minute and drown you with stress chemicals the next minute. You may be shocked and relieved to learn that our brain is meant to work this way. Here’s a brief introduction to your social neurochemistry and the steps you…
March 09, 2017
Overthinkers, nothing is wrong with you! You are leaning on the skill that makes us human. Overthinking feels bad, of course, so here’s a simple way to turn it off even as you feel the natural impulse to turn it on. Tell yourself, “I’ve done enough” when you find yourself…
February 28, 2017
Being in control feels safe, you can feel safe when you’re not in control too. The world is unpredictable and your power is limited, so feeling safe without control is a valuable skill. When the world disappoints your expectations, your brain releases cortisol and it feels like an emergency. You…
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