October 3, 2022 – For many, the future is feeling increasingly wary; recent Wall St. forecasts turned out to be overly optimistic and economists are reporting the recession risk has spiked.
Best-selling author Lisa Earle McLeod writes that the collective climate of angst can send our amygdala into overdrive. It’s the prehistoric part of our brain that is obsessed with fear. Often called the lizard brain, the amygdala’s primary concern is keeping us safe from threats.
Yet, that part of our brain isn’t always helpful at work; an over-active amygdala can inhibit creativity, strategic thinking, and building relationships. While we know that these practices are crucial for a fulfilling career, in the face of (seemingly) impending doom, it’s harder to foster these longer-term skills.
McLeod provided three tips to help calm fear and approach this next season with confidence in the latest issue of Repertoire.