A New Way of Being 3 Ways to Reduce Overwhelm and Burnout (My Recent NHS Talk)
Nov 17, 2025
Discover how the 'me mind' creates unnecessary suffering and learn techniques to change your relationship with thoughts. Explore intriguing brain studies that reveal the mind's penchant for fabrication. Find out how simply observing your thoughts can diminish their power, and learn a creative technique to manage mental overwhelm. Engage in active relaxation through hobbies and embrace moments of stillness to spark inspiration. Finally, understand how rest can boost creativity and productivity in your daily life.
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The Me Mind Drives Unnecessary Suffering
- The 'me mind' is a thinking self obsessed with 'what about me' that amplifies suffering.
- Changing your relationship to that voice reduces unnecessary psychological pain.
Split-Brain Patients Revealed Hemispheric Roles
- Dr Gazzaniga's split-brain surgeries separated hemispheres to reduce epilepsy and revealed surprising behaviors.
- The experiments let researchers observe isolated hemisphere responses and their effects on behaviour.
The Brain Invents Explanations Confidently
- The left hemisphere narrates and invents plausible explanations even when it lacks information.
- That storyteller habit often leaps to conclusions and misinterprets feelings and events.
