Dr. Alex Dimitriu, who I interviewed on psychotropics, psychedelics and sleep shared this article by Sinem Günel, entrepreneur, coach, and writer, with me. In our sometimes relentless, perhaps even misguided, pursuit of happiness we forget that our brain’s (and body’s) top priority is our safety, not our happiness. Understanding this can help us make sense of negativity bias and be more compassionate with ourselves when we are not feeling how we think we should feel. She also outlines some practical ways of working with this reality.
Sinem Günel on How Our Brains Prioritize Safety Over Happiness