“Irrationality is a function of the structure of our brains and is wired into our very nature by the way we process emotions”
We humans think that we are in control, but what drives us are our emotions. We follow our emotional impulses to seek pleasure and avoid pain. We tend to feel an emotion before we interpret it consciously, as different parts of our brain control these two functions.
Become aware of your irrationality, then practice introspection and reflection to manage your emotions.
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