Go shoeless: Take off your shoes and your socks. Feel your feet on the ground. Balance on one foot and then the other. Do ...

In his book Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ (1995, 2005), Daniel Goleman describes this as “amygdala hijack.” ADHD expert Thomas Brown, PhD, describes the intense ...

However, under extreme stress the amygdala can overpower the PFC, causing an "amygdala hijack," where emotions drive impulsive decisions. Leaders can counteract that response by engaging in various ...

Your brain shields you from stress in hidden ways, but these defenses can take a toll over time. Learn to recognize them and ...