Hundreds of times a day, I’ll think up random sh*t. Stuff that only I’ll find funny. This note is an example.
The show Family Ties went off the air in April 1989. Yet, here I am, making Alex P. Keaton jokes over 30 years later.
And I’m totally fine with this odd habit because it’s important to make yourself laugh throughout the day.
Experts estimate that the human brain thinks between 50-80,000 thoughts A DAY. This internal talk shapes who we are as a person and leads us to most of our daily decisions. Self-talk is involved in planning, problem-solving, critical thinking, self-reflection, self-image, and emotions.
Unfortunately, Mr. or Ms. Internal Voice is usually a MASSIVE ASSHOLE. Not on purpose. The brain is just trying to keep us safe from EVERYTHING. Part of the brain is literally programmed to protect us with a “fight or flight” response.
John Assaraf, best-selling author and thinking expert, calls this the “error detection mechanism.” This mechanism usually kicks in when we’re excited about something in life. Your brain is a colossal buzzkill.
“Shortly after, your brain (which is only doing its job) brings up life experiences, fears, and other things that may persuade you to be "realistic” and not to do what you just got excited about. This is your brain’s way of protecting you by convincing you to stay in your comfort zone and do the same thing that has kept you alive this many years, as anything else could mean danger.“
But if a majority of our random daily thoughts are made just out of amusement, it will go a long to making us happier humans. Think of it as the funny angel on our shoulders amusing the good and bad angels long enough to leave us the hell alone for a while.
It’s exhausting to think about kids, work, responsibilities, what to eat for lunch, regrets, relationships, what to eat for dinner and mistakes all day long.
Occasionally, the brain needs a Family Ties joke to lighten the mood.
So have a couple laughs today. Maybe even adopt a cat.
Feel free to use either name.
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