The Learning Pill

Introduction  We all live in a fast-paced world with hectic lives. Therefore, we seldom have enough time to follow through with all of our commitments. And hence, learning to say "NO!" to less-important things becomes vital.  It's fascinating because when we were young, we were taught to say YES to every opportunity that comes our way. After all, every opportunity can teach us valuable lessons about ourselves and the world. But as we grow older, we soon realize that there is an upper limit to the things we can do in a day or a week. And to succeed in our goals and endeavors, prioritization becomes crucial. And saying NO to proposals/activities is implicit of prioritization. Analysis Now, we all know this stuff (at a basic level, at least). But we all find it hard to say No to people. We feel like we are defying the other person's trust and doing something illegal by refusing their proposal. One reason for this behavior is our childhood learnings wherein we were taught...

Source:  Thrive Global   Thanks to our developed Pre-Frontal Cortex (PFC) and enhanced cognitive ability,  overthinking  has become one of the most common mental health issues worldwide. Unlike us, dogs, cats, or chimps don't think about why they got rejected by a fellow animal or why their aunt didn't gift them on their birthday. Overthinking is a very human-specific problem that needs to be addressed to improve one's mental health and overall lifestyle. Sources of overthinking While thinking, as a trait, has not only helped us increase our survival chances but also pushed us to the top of the food chain; it may disrupt our day-to-day life if left uncontrolled. Think of our thinking ability like a nuclear reaction, which can be extremely helpful to meet our needs, but it can lead to destruction if it goes out of control. Let's dive into exploring the sources of overthinking. Too many options:  One common source of overthinking that economists and sociologists ...