![]() If needed, remember to play to your strengths. In other words, COVID-19 is a complete nightmare! You may be feeling completely overwhelmed as you find yourself in the midst of conflict and chaos. ![]() You may be fearful of reduced efficiencies, not being able to provide and experiencing a loss of control. Understanding your thinking preferences both when you are and aren’t under pressure is incredibly useful for influencing your thinking and remaining in control of your fear. We know this because the HBDI® demonstrates the potential shift in our thinking when under pressure or stress. COVID-19).Įven if you used to have a great working relationship with particular colleagues, because we’re all under such significant pressure as a result of COVID (not to mention many of us are working from home) the dynamic may have completely changed. Additionally, preference can change, especially as a result of significant life events (e.g. However, it’s only a guess – preferences and degree of preference may not be clear. Once familiar with the quadrants in the Whole Brain® Model, you may be able to make an educated guess of what your colleague’s preference might be. The Upper Right Yellow D Quadrant synthesises and integrates information and is more intuitive and holistic in its thinking.The Lower Right Red C Quadrant places a priority on feelings and the interpersonal, emotional and kinesthetic aspects of a situation.The Lower Left Green B Quadrant focuses on details and specialises in planning, organising, and sequencing information. ![]() ![]() The Upper Left Blue A Quadrant specialises in logical, analytical, quantitative, fact-based thinking.©2015 Herrmann Global, LLCĮach quadrant is made up of several clusters of specialised thinking: The four-colour quadrant graphic and Whole Brain® are registered trademarks of Herrmann Global, LLC. What are the four preferences of the Whole Brain® Model? The Whole Brain® Model and the HBDI®can be useful in not only identifying what fears might be holding us back (depending on how we prefer to think), but also how we can be more effective in using our thinking to accomplish what we want to accomplish. That’s why we need to address fear by actioning SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound) goals that help us keep driving that up-hill momentum. Without the light on the hill, it is only so long before we lose our footing and end up falling backwards. We cannot put life on ‘pause’ when we don’t know how long the ‘pause’ will be. As COVID-19 continues to evolve (who knows for how long…) we need to keep taking steps towards the next evolution of our life or career. And the more regularly we achieve goals, the more optimistic we can become about even more ambitious ones! When we make well thought through changes, we become closer to achieving our goals. ![]() True optimism stems from actions we take, rather than a feeling that can drive us momentarily. So how do we overcome the “voices in our head” that get in the way of our ambitions? What are the warning signs that fear might be holding your people back? How do we ensure fear is benefiting us, rather than dismantling us? Let’s explore how we move from fear to optimism, even in the most challenging of times. So the more we stress, worry and fear, the more likely these practices will shape us. Of course, the more we do something, the better we become at it. But in the modern world (when we’re not faced with the same dangers as we once were) this part of the brain is becoming strained through different life and work stressors. The amygdala, the part of the brain that controls fear, is essential in giving us that boost of adrenaline needed for a fight or flight response. Of course, fear can be good…and it can be bad, depending on how we manage it. Whether it’s fuelling anxiety, panic, depression, anger, or confusion, the coronavirus is instilling unpleasant emotions in many of us.įear (the reaction) is as old as life on earth. Depending on how we’ve responded – and how our circumstances have changed – we’ve also had to deal with fear to varying degrees.įear can present in a number of different ways. Whether it be shifting blame, having undefined goals or battling self-doubt, we could all make use of strategies to identify and overcome pernicious behaviours.ĬOVID-19 has brought upon society immediate and unavoidable change that has in one way (or many, many ways) challenged us all. Whether it be in our personal or professional lives, there are a slew of habits that can hold us back from feeling or achieving our best. ![]()
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