When Efficiency Gets in the Way of Change

We’re doing something new here at The Colors of Failure - coffee breaks! Coffee has been a staple for us throughout the years. We wanted to use our short breaks between sessions and work to break down some of the topics we discuss in our longer podcast episodes. So, break out your favorite beans, we hope you join us with your own cup of coffee as we dive in!Today we are discussing automaticity, which in short, is is our ability to do things (e.g. drive, sew, run, etc…) without needing to focus our mind with low-level details, which then allows an automatic response or habit to form. While efficient and purposeful, automaticity can lead us to “go through the motions”, to not be present for important life events, and to act without thinking!We invite you to grab your ☕coffee and sit with us as we break down this important cognitive process.~ Ashley & AlexIf you are in crisis or need immediate support and are in the U.S., you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or text 'HOME' to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line. If you are outside the U.S., please seek out local crisis services.If you are interested in coaching or counseling, please feel free to visit our practice, Gainesville Psychology GroupKeywords: coffee break, automaticity, cognitive bias, mindfulness, mental health, psychology, cognitive processing Get full access to The Colors of Failure: Resilience Through Our Stories at thecolorsoffailure.substack.com/subscribe