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Tag: Metacognition

  • Wordy Wednesday

    Metacognition The act of moving the experience of an emotion from the limbic system of the brain into the prefrontal cortex. At the prefrontal cortex, the emotion becomes purposeful action. A recommendation from psychologists is to pause for 30 seconds as you imagine the consequences of stating out loud the thoughts in your head. To…

  • Mindful Monday

    How do we become better listeners – and talkers? Practice Metacognition.  Read this recent article from “Ten Percent Happier” to learn how… When was the last time you had a thoroughly satisfying conversation?  A conversation where you felt really in sync with the other person—where you thought they really got you. And maybe they even…