Our Burdensome Brains

It's definitely not a bad thing to have a brain 🧠 In fact you might say it's a necessary feature. However, it's something that has the ability to torment us. You know, those times we are plagued with worry, obsessive ruminating, that non-stop internal commentary. We might even ask ‘is it possible to have this thing surgically removed?’

It's true - sometimes we are our own worst enemy.

From Buddhist Psychology to the Science of Happiness and principles behind Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. It has long been identified our tendency toward incessant negative thinking, endless striving, and the struggle to truly enjoy our own lives.

A Presentation and Discussion about an age-old problem with a modern twist.

• How does this aspect of our nature show up today?
• Does our digital world and culture exacerbate this problem?
• What are effective ways for modern people to deal with this?

This is something we all struggle with. I will share some ways this manifests in my own life and things I do to enter into more grounded ways of being. To get off that run-away train, and find a greater sense of fulfillment. To cultivate ways to be really present for things and people that are meaningful for me.

Others will be invited to share their experience and insights too.

Bring along your non-stop thinking brain. Let's increase our self awareness and come away with new ways to gain control and feel happy in our own lives.

See you there!

-Julie

About the Facilitator

Julie is Owner/Facilitator/Teacher at JulieWellness 🌲☀️

• Master of Science in Information Science with a background in Psychology, Philosophy and Cognitive Science
• Host and facilitator at The Philosophical Wellness Club since 2012
• Certified trainer in Crucial Conversations (former)
• Certificate Studies in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

My biggest passion is the intersection of wellness, philosophy, and walking. I love to ask the big questions of life. How do we live well? What makes life profound and meaningful?
I teach Insight Walking and Mindfulness Practice. I use an on-the-move approach for almost everything.

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