I talk about this and more in this week's Substack, “Taming the Righting Reflex”

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Do we do it because it’s effective? Or because it feels good?

Finger pointing and blaming reduces our own anxiety in the short-term. It discharges all those feelings of helplessness and frustration.

Research shows us, however, this approach is ineffective and damaging.

I hope this offering is of some help and benefit for those who come across it.

Most importantly take care of yourselves and others. Lead with kindness. ♥️

Learn more about how this work translates to life as a psychological consultant in my episode on World of Wisdom with Amit Paul 🎙️⁣

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It is precisely in this space that we psychologically access greater capacities for reflection, creativity, connection, resilience, and agency.

Without this, we’re much more likely to harbor negative outlooks, isolate, or tip into overwhelm. 📉⁣

Creating intentional spaces, with others or your organization, that put a pause on the activated, decision-making mode you may regularly find yourself in, is what registers to your brain: it is safe to reflect.

It is safe to feel challenged.

It is safe to be uncertain. To feel like 😵‍💫⁣

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Full YouTube video available here 💜 This awesome piece was produced by Action for the Climate Emergency, based on climate psych labs I led around the US with high school students.

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