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Rebroadcast: Your brain is hardwired to resist change. Here’s how to retrain it.
Dec 28, 2023
Shankar Vedantam, host of Hidden Brain, discusses how our brains resist change and offers strategies to embrace change as opportunities. Topics include talking about grief and death, finding purpose in career decisions, navigating major life transitions, the power of self-compassion, and making promises to our future selves.
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- Humans often resist change due to evolutionary triggers, but recognizing our capacity for change can help us navigate transitions with more confidence and openness.
- During life transitions, reflecting on our purpose and asking simple questions can guide us in making choices that align with our evolving passions and a sense of fulfillment.
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The Power of Adaptability in Life Transitions
Humans have a unique ability to adapt to various circumstances, which sets us apart from other species. However, despite our adaptability, we often resist change due to evolutionary triggers that make us cautious. This resistance can prevent us from fully embracing life transitions. It's important to recognize that our capacity to change and evolve is far greater than we tend to believe. Studies have shown that people consistently underestimate their potential for change in the future, a phenomenon known as the end of history illusion. Understanding our resilience and adaptability can help us navigate transitions with more confidence and openness.
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