Working with drive and dread effectively
For achievers, there is a near constant focus on outcomes, advancement, promotion, development, progression and improvement. This session explores the impact of that attention on how we perceive and experience the world, our mental health, looking specifically at neuroplasticity (how the brain learns new ideas) and the research in positive psychology on explanatory styles (how we choose to explain adversity in the world around us). We practice tools and techniques to relate to ourselves and others, with a view to developing our cognitive resilience.
Participant takeaways
Personal inventory of responses to adversity Alternative scripts to experiment with when facing adversity Practices to develop resilience