Chapter
Coping with Radical Life Changes in a Chaotic World
20:51 - 29:53 (09:01)
This podcast episode discusses the effects of radical life changes on the way our brains interact with the world, and explores ways to cope with the destabilization brought upon by events like leaving university, moving cities, or losing loved ones, in the context of a world going through a rapid transformation that may make it hard to care about anything.
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The constant internal comparison game makes it hard to be content in life, but we should not give up on caring about the state of the world.
20:51 - 22:56 (02:05)
Summary
The constant internal comparison game makes it hard to be content in life, but we should not give up on caring about the state of the world.
ChapterCoping with Radical Life Changes in a Chaotic World
Episode56. Why am I so unhappy?
PodcastThe Psychology of your 20’s
Life changes like moving or losing someone can have a radical effect on how our brain interacts with the world.
22:56 - 26:32 (03:35)
Summary
Life changes like moving or losing someone can have a radical effect on how our brain interacts with the world. It is important to take a step back and allow yourself to feel selfish and pitying to adjust to the shift in life, which may create stress and a decline in happiness levels.
ChapterCoping with Radical Life Changes in a Chaotic World
Episode56. Why am I so unhappy?
PodcastThe Psychology of your 20’s
The sense of doom around climate change can deeply impact our mental health.
26:32 - 29:53 (03:21)
Summary
The sense of doom around climate change can deeply impact our mental health. Social media also adds to the negativity, creating a toxic cycle that leaves us feeling uneasy and unhappy.