Hidden habits may be driving our unhappiness from "summary" of Habits of a Happy Brain by Loretta Graziano Breuning
It's easy to blame our unhappiness on external factors - the demanding boss, the difficult relationship, the never-ending traffic. But what if our dissatisfaction is actually being fueled by something much closer to home? What if our own hidden habits are the true culprits behind our discontent?Our brains are wired to seek pleasure and avoid pain, a survival mechanism that served our ancestors well in the wild. Unfortunately, in today's modern world, this same wiring can lead us down a path of unhappiness without us even realizing it. Our brains are constantly seeking out rewards, whether it's the rush of dopamine from a sugary snack or the sense of accomplishment from completing a task. But when these rewards are short-lived or unfulfilling, we may find ourselves stuck in a cycle of seeking more and more to fill the void. This cycle can manifest in a variety o...
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