Posts tagged neuroscience
Making Decisions In Uncertain Times

Decision making amid uncertainty is not easy. Business leaders cannot afford to wait when events are moving as fast as they are right now. These five principles of decision making can help leaders make smart decisions quickly to guide their organizations through this crisis.

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How To Demonstrate Calm And Optimism In A Crisis

To stay calm and optimistic while under such pressure, leaders should practice what we call integrative awareness: being aware of the changing reality in the outside world and how they are responding emotionally and physically.

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7 Ways to Turn Crisis Into Opportunity

Every change represents a new beginning, which translates into the opportunity to start again on the same or a different path, but with more experience. It is at this point, where all aspects of our lives seem to be disrupted, that we can focus on starting a new cycle. Here are seven ways in which to find the opportunity within our current Covid crisis.

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The One Sentence You Need Each Day to Set Your Intention

There are few pursuits more important than living an intentional life. Indeed, it is the value of our commitment that determines the direction of our lives. Here are six pointers on how to choose and set a daily intention that can help to center our energies on pursuits of lasting value.

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1-Minute Mindfulness Exercises

Interested in doing mindfulness meditation but don’t think you have the time? Below are 9 mindfulness exercises you can do in a minute or under.

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Why It Is So Hard To Change - The Neuroscience Made Simple

Why is it so hard to change our behaviour, beliefs or thought patterns in a sustainable way?

Here is the explanation from a (simplified) neuroscientific perspective.

It shows why change is difficult - but it is not impossible. It shows why we should stop beating ourselves up every time we don’t maintain change. And the good news is that once we understand WHY change is hard, we can go about tackling making changes that are actually going to stick.

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