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Understanding the Reflexive Reaction to Anxiety and Perfectionism
Our brain encourages us to reach for a Snickers bar when we're anxious because it has learned that it makes us feel better. However, relying on this pattern instead of dealing with the underlying cause of anxiety is not adaptive. Instead of reflexively reaching for a Snickers, we should consciously evaluate what would truly be beneficial for ourselves and our team.