Full calendars. Back-to-back meetings. Constant input.
Some people call it driven, especially here in the frenetic world of Silicon Valley.
It can feel like we’re being responsible, or even successful, but is it? Beneath the surface, something else happens.
When the nervous system stays activated for too long, it forgets how to settle. Cortisol remains elevated.
The amygdala becomes more reactive. The prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain that helps us pause and choose wisely, gets overridden.
Sound familar? Read more on this recent post on Substack. I’m writing a lot over there, feel free to give me a follow!