The Burnt Toast Theory: Finding Meaning in Chaos and Anchoring Our Lives

2023-09-14 07:20:18

The toast theory is actually a psychological mechanism that we already adopt instinctively: finding meaning in life, even in the worst moments. “Our human instinct is to seek meaning by transforming chaos into cohesion”, explains psychologist Cameron Williams in Refinery29.Our resilience and strengths as human beings allow us to take advantage of our unique circumstances and put them to our advantage“.

In short, even if we designate the universe as the master of our destiny, we are in reality the only ones responsible for the events that happen to us. However, the expert believes that theories like burnt toast are “anchor points in the storms of life” and could be an effective solution to stay strong when our lives are beyond our control.

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