The grindset has left us depressed. Here’s one thing that can save us. | Lisa Miller

Excessive goal-setting has made us depressed. Lisa Miller, a Columbia psychology professor, explains what could save us. This interview is an episode from @The-Well, our publication about ideas that inspire a life well-lived, created with the @JohnTempletonFoundation. Subscribe to The Well on YouTube ► @The-Well?sub_confirmation=1 Watch Lisa Miller’s’ next interview ► What if our innate spirituality was the antidote to the escalating rates of mental health issues in the world? Dr. Lisa Miller, a Columbia University professor, studies the profound interplay between spirituality and mental health. She argues that our modern obsession with achievement has led to neglect of our spiritual side, contributing to increased depression and despair. In contrast, “awakened awareness,“ a state where we are receptive to life’s signals and guidance, can serve as a neuroprotective mechanism against such issues. Emphasizing