Tag: neuroscience of giving

All Take, No Give: The Science of Humans Who Live in Transaction Mode

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate ā€”Ā Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Womenā€™s Empowerment Ā©Linda C J Turner

You know them.The ones who: šŸ§  The Neuroscience of Selfishness Your brain loves reciprocity. Itā€™s hardwired for cooperation and social bonding. When we give, oxytocin floods our system, creating that warm, fuzzy, ā€œIā€™m part of a tribeā€ feeling. But some peopleā€™s brains? Not so much.For them, dopamine is only triggered by gains, not connection. Emotional generosity, practical help, even basic… Read More All Take, No Give: The Science of Humans Who Live in Transaction Mode

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The Kindness Trap: When ā€œHelpfulā€ Becomes ā€œUsed-Upā€

By Linda C J Turner, Therapist & Advocate ā€”Ā Linda C J Turner Trauma Therapist | Neuroscience & Emotional Intelligence Practitioner | Advocate for Womenā€™s Empowerment Ā©Linda C J Turner

It starts innocently enough.You help. You lend. You sew. You bake. You listen. You fix. Before long, youā€™ve become the neighbourhood ā€œOh, she can do it!ā€ ā€œSheā€™s got a sewing machine!ā€ā€œSheā€™s so kind ā€” sheā€™ll help you.ā€ā€œAsk her, sheā€™s the best!ā€ And yes ā€” you are the best.Until the day comes when you need help, and suddenlyā€¦ tumbleweeds.The… Read More The Kindness Trap: When ā€œHelpfulā€ Becomes ā€œUsed-Upā€

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