The article explores the tendency to respond with 'fine' when asked about our well-being, even when we are not. This behavior stems from coping mechanisms that provide short-term comfort but can lead to long-term disconnection and emotional suppression. It references psychologist Daniel Gilbert's research on how our brains avoid discomfort, which can result in anxiety and burnout. Ultimately, the article posits that facing our truths rather than concealing them can lead to liberation, clarity, and the potential for transformative change.
We do this all the time, don't we? We tell ourselves and each other little lies to make things feel less heavy.
The small lies we tell ourselves and others may buy us short-term relief, but they also deny us access to something far more powerful: truth, clarity, and meaningful change.
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