In Awkward Moments, Focus On The Others

• Being nervous and anxious makes us turn our attention inward, thus becoming extremely self-conscious of what we say and how we appear.
• Social anxiety also makes us become increasingly nervous when we notice the subtle audience reactions or the body language...

Our brain’s executive system is active during any goal-oriented task, where there is a level of focus required.

During a period of passivity, the large scale brain networks become the default mode networks and work in tandem. This is our period of rest, where the entire br...

When our work performance is criticised, it can make us question our sense of self and make us perceive it as a threat. We are likely to have an emotional reaction that can lead to irrational outbursts.

How to manage your response: Stop. Don't defend yourself or a...