Monday, April 27, 2020

Twitter Thread: Positive Psychologist Explains Brains Tripping Out


Alexis Hockley hooked it up with a quick and informative thread on what's potentially taking place in our brains right now, as result of the strange shift in external circumstances. Now more than ever is a time to spread that love and kindness. 

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Text - Alexis Rockley @alexisrockley Let me be clear (a thread): Those "all over the place" feelings you've been having? They are symptoms of stress, NOT personal failures of yours. Do you feel FLAKEY + INCONSISTENT? That's b/c your brain doesn't know what news to brace for next, or what next month will hold.

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Text - Alexis Rockley @alexisroc... ·14 apr. Svarer @alexisrockley TIRED EASILY? That's because your brain is burning your energy 10x faster than usual. CAN'T SEEM TO FOCUS? That's b/c your brain has temporarily shut down some functionality in your prefrontal cortex- the part that juggles complex tasks + planning- due to the stress response. O 12 t7 1.116 5.506 Alexis Rockley @alexisroc.. · 14 apr. Feeling CREATIVELY BLOCKED? That's because your brain has temporarily diverted all its creativity

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Text - Alexis Rockley @alexisroc... 14 apr. SUDDENLY DON'T GIVE AF about future-based goals, projects, or dreams like you used to? That's because your brain knows being short-sighted is a safer way to cope right now. 20 27 1.070 O 5.535 Alexis Rockley @alexisro... ·14 apr. Your plans, creativity, energy, focus + motivation are on a YO-YO right now, b/c your brain believes you need to be EXTREMELY ADAPTIVE. You will not be on this rollercoaster forever. Be patient with your brain. Sincerely, a po

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Text - Alexis Rockley @alexisrockley 2d and since it's become clear so many of us are dealing with this kind of slow-burn stress-if u want more "understand your brain, like your life" content [w/ sources] join my email list bit.ly/alexisemails – or read my book on the science of happiness findyourfyeah.coma YOUR FECK YEAH FIND USCO REALLY HANT ALEXIS ROCKLEY Find Your F*ckyeah alexisrockley.com 325 27 22

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