Psst…intellectualization makes perfect sense as an adaptive, protective strategy. Of course we would choose to trade the possibility of feeling peace, connection, rest, and playfulness so that we never had to feel hurt, scared, or overwhelmed again. It is possible to form new pathways in the present where we don’t have to stay in that disconnected state all of the time because we can connect to the part of us who knows we can handle uncertainty and big feelings if they come. That doesn’t meant i

The same brain that could outperform 99% of people can also become your biggest obstacle if it’s not properly engaged. #intelligence #psychology #mindset #selfsabotage #overthinking