August 14th, 2018
A Common Cure
Stress can be the results of many different things.
Yet, when traced back to its origin, much of the stress we experience can be reduced to one simple dilemma: the desire to do two things at the same time.
We want to lose weight but we want to eat more of our favorite foods.
We want to do well in a class but we want to watch TV.
We want to cultivate meaningful and deeper relationships but we want to avoid judgment and the possibility of rejection.
In short, we must address our cognitive dissonance if we wish to sustainably and effectively address out stress.
A Common Cure
Stress can be the results of many different things.
Yet, when traced back to its origin, much of the stress we experience can be reduced to one simple dilemma: the desire to do two things at the same time.
We want to lose weight but we want to eat more of our favorite foods.
We want to do well in a class but we want to watch TV.
We want to cultivate meaningful and deeper relationships but we want to avoid judgment and the possibility of rejection.
In short, we must address our cognitive dissonance if we wish to sustainably and effectively address out stress.
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