In today-s increasingly anxious age, it-s easy to be wooed by multi-step methods that promise us ultimate fulfilment. But what if society-s obsession with self-optimization actually stands at odds with the way we are wired?
For neuroscientist Dr. Rachel Barr, understanding our brains is not just a profession but an immensely personal endeavour. Having witnessed her own mother-s struggles with mental ill-health, Rachel embarked on studies that would help her understand and share the simple steps that we can all take to better our own mental well-being.
In stark contrast to the relentless effort and productivity of the multi-step optimization movement, Rachel offers a refreshing alternative: by simply aligning with our brain-s natural rhythms - from its need for sleep to rewiring its tendency towards negativity bias - we can all experience more peace in our day-to-day lives.
Offering a scientifically backed guide to harnessing what should come naturally (we
