Running Man Self Regulation Skills Project
Understanding Stress, Anxiety, and Decision-Making: Unveiling Your Paleo-Caveperson Wiring
Explore the fascinating interplay of stress, anxiety, and pain on our ability to think, choose, and act in modern life through the lens of our paleo-caveperson wiring and survival programming.
Discover why we sometimes exhibit socially inappropriate behaviors under stress and find it challenging to make sound decisions in tense situations.
Gain insights from psychology, neuropsychology, physiology, sociology, biology, and social dynamics, explained in everyday language without overwhelming scientific jargon.
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Running Man Self Regulation Skills Project
The Power of Words: How Your Narratives Influence Your Happiness and Well-Being"
Ep 89. What drives human behavior to survive and thrive is our innate need for basic sustenance—breathing, drinking, and eating—actions that fuel life. These essential actions trigger the release of pleasure chemicals, including dopamine, which create euphoric feelings and positive reinforcement. This euphoric payoff not only validates our survival instincts but motivates us to repeat these behaviors, elevating their importance.
However, our pursuit of pleasure can sometimes distort reality. When we add subjective meaning to our experiences, the narrative shifts from a simple biological need to an emotionally charged story. We may describe these actions as "sanctuary', "relief," "seduction," or even "temptation," attaching personal significance that may exaggerate the true nature of the experience. This subjective meaning turns everyday behavior into a larger-than-life narrative, potentially transforming normal activities into a cycle of suffering or misguided craving.
The words we use, and the beliefs we hold about these experiences, shape how we perceive reality. By walking with clarity and intentionality, we can reclaim our control and redefine our relationship with pleasure and pain.
Walk in Clarity and Walk well.