“The monkey in our head gets louder when we fight it.”
Stress, frustration, negative thoughts: Much of this isn’t caused by reality itself, but by our interpretation of reality. Why does a single critical comment linger in our minds longer than ten positive ones? Why does the “monkey in our head” sabotage us, especially at three in the morning? And why do external circumstances often have far less impact on our well-being than we think? This episode of SMP LeaderTalks explores the science of happiness, mental self-regulation, and the question of how we can find inner peace in a world constantly flooded with stimuli.
“There is a space between stimulus and response.”
Dr. Karolien Notebaert has been researching emotions, self-regulation, and mindfulness for many years. Together with Georgiy Michailov, she discusses how our brain reacts to stress, why the amygdala shapes our behavior more than we’d like, and why mental exhaustion has a direct impact on our decisions. She explains why mindfulness is far more than just meditation, why sleep and nature are essential for our mental well-being, and how we can learn to consciously create space between impulse and reaction. The discussion also covers fasting, healthy relationships as the key to happiness, and the question of why multitasking drains our mental energy.
*Video only in German
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