Understanding Evolutionary Mismatch: How Modern Life Conflicts with Our Biology
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Summary
The article explores the concept of 'evolutionary mismatch' - how modern life conflicts with our evolutionary biology, leading to issues like depression, obesity, and relationship problems. A psychotherapist explains how self-sabotage and difficulty delaying immediate gratification contribute to modern struggles, and suggests that understanding our evolutionary background can foster self-compassion and guide us toward more fulfilling lives.
Key quotes
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The difficulties we encounter are frequently the result of self-sabotage, and managing them often requires wrestling with our own drives.
To lose weight and keep it off, to successfully climb out of debt, to find meaningful work, to maintain long-term, happy relationships: all demand postponing our immediate desires.
The concept of 'evolutionary mismatch' can help foster self-compassion and point the way to a more rewarding existence.
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