Three Cool Things We’re Into
You're Not Listening. Here's Why. – Kate Murphy, New York Times
Here’s a counterintuitive insight: the closer we are to someone, the less likely we are to listen carefully to them. In Murphy’s research for her book on listening, she found that “closeness-communication bias” causes us to unconsciously tune out people we’re close to because our brains think we already know what they’re going to say. Over time, this bias can severely damage relationships. This has implications not only for our personal lives but in our work lives as well. What if we’ve been unintentionally tuning out our closest colleagues because we think we know what they’re going to say? This article provides useful insights for learning how to really listen like you care and respect others. It’s a superpower.
A Lesson on Gratitude – Waking Up by Sam Harris
“Unless you are living the worst possible life, it should be easy to find something for which you’re grateful. And it can be very skillful and wise to do this.”
Consider starting your day off with this 3-minute lesson and observe its effects on your mental state. Intentionally evoking the feeling of gratitude can have profound effects on your wellbeing. This mental exercise is meant to ground you in the reality of your situation and provide perspective on what matters. Although we are all living through difficult and uncertain times, it’s crucial that we don’t lose sight of what we do have.
The Adult Brain Does Grow New Neurons After All – Scientific America
If you’ve experienced our workshops or coaching at Nash Consulting, you’ve heard us go on about growth and development. As a manager, partner, parent, or friend, it’s our responsibility to continuously grow as a human being. We now know that we can grow in all sorts of ways late into life, including actually changing our brains. Scientists have recently found evidence that new neurons can continue to grow in the area of the brain responsible for learning, memory, and mood regulation. That’s pretty good news.
