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Things to try this week
In this chapter you have learned how the limbic system can unconsciously influence your behaviour and create certain reactions.
Now it is time to put what you have learned into action.
Try it this week:
Throughout this week, pay attention to how your brain influences you and your ability to manage your emotions, do your best work and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and others around you.
At the end of every day:
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Consider a choice you made (small or large – from who you invited to a meeting, to how you approached a challenge or what you avoided doing). Take a moment to reflect on how your limbic system may have influenced your decision by drawing you towards or pushing you away from someone or something.
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Identify moments when you were frustrated, angry or uncomfortable. Identify which Be SAFE & Certain element was being threatened in that situation. Pay particular attention to the one(s) you identified earlier as elements that cause stronger reactions for you.
To take your learning further:
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Write down your key learnings from this chapter and the Be SAFE & Certain elements that cause reactions for you, and take them to your learning group meeting to discuss. You will find a guide for this session along with the key takeaways from this chapter in the Resources area, in the header bar.
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Look online for more resources on self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
You have completed this chapter!
Up next:
You will find out how you can enhance your brain's executive function to better control your choices and your impact on others.
Take a break before the next chapter. We'll be ready for you when you are back.