Tag: brain

  • How Emotions Impact Decisions

    How Emotions Impact Decisions

    “Emotions are not reactions to the world; they are your constructions of the world.”― Lisa Feldman Barrett, author of How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain Barbara lost her job in the travel industry during the pandemic. She’s looking for opportunities in other sectors that have more growth potential. Recently, Barbara interviewed for…

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  • Are You Wired For Negativity?

    Are You Wired For Negativity?

    Research says yes. Sorry, if you thought you were a positive person…. It’s called negativity bias. It’s sourced from a region of our brain that formed eons ago when when we roamed the Earth scanning for any sign of physical threat in order to survive.

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