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Things to try this week
In this chapter you have learned how to tap into the executive function of your brain - the prefrontal cortex - to enable you to build resilience and choose how to respond in challenging situations.
Now it is time to put that knowledge into practice.
Try it this week:
Throughout this week, monitor how charged your PFC is.
Every day:
1.
Take a few minutes to reflect on how you used your PFC throughout the day.
- What is your attention span and how long can you focus on one thing?
- How easy or difficult is it for you to back down from a limbic reaction?
- Notice what happens to your energy and control of emotions when your PFC is depleted and you feel tired.
2.
Practise ABC for a few minutes every day.
You could use ABC to prepare for a potentially stressful situation - take 2 minutes before a meeting or event and go through the ABC steps. Then reflect on how you behave differently when your PFC is in charge. What is the impact on others? Take notes for yourself and to share with your learning group.
To take your learning further:
1.
Write down your key learnings from this chapter and your reflections on how you use your PFC throughout the day. Take these 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.
You have completed this chapter!
Up next:
You will learn how to identify and implement behaviours that boost your energy and support your ability to build strong working relationships.
Take a break before the next chapter. We'll be ready for you when you are back.