Complete calendar. back-to-back meetings. Constant input.
Some people call it driven, especially here in the frenetic world of Silicon Valley.
We may feel like we are in charge or even successful, but are we really? Beneath the surface, something else is happening.
When the nervous system is activated for too long, it forgets how to calm down. Cortisol remains elevated.
The reactivity of the amygdala increases. The prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain that helps us pause and make wise choices, is disabled.
Sound familiar? Check out our recent post about Substack to learn more. I write about various things, so please feel free to follow me!
