According to the American Psychological Association Annual Stress in America report, the most common sources of stress are really not a surprise considering the state of our world at the moment. They are as follows: The Future of our Nation (63%) Money (62%), Work (61%), Current Political Climate (57%), Violence and Crime (51%). It is interesting to note that in 2015, money was the highest stressor to Americans but that has now been topped by worries about the future of our nation—something that is increasingly apparent in the news.
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Month: November 2018
Psychological Tricks to Save You Money
Carol Barkes is a trend-setting mediator, business executive and educator specializing in the use of neuroscience to improve business performance, interpersonal communications, negotiation and conflict resolution processes for optimally successful results.
What Carol Barkes could say in an interview on this topic:
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- One key way to save money/spend less is to start being observant of your brains reaction to spending.
Fever is Your Friend
We are entering cold and flu season. Don’t try to shut that fever off. Fever is your friend.
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Negotiation Tips to Succeed With Anyone
Here are some practical communication strategies from our expert, Carol Barkes, MBA, CPM, on negotiation:
Remember the Acronym A.I.A:
A = Awareness: pay attention to how you are intuitively feeling. Notice if you are starting to get stressed. If you are, take some time to deep breathe (yawning is even better), stretch, tap or walk. This is all about getting oxygen to your brain and stopping the continual release of stress hormones.
I = Intentions: Remember what your intentions are for this mediation. If you want it to be collaborative, don’t take the bait if the other party throws out some competitive or judgmental statements.
A = Actions: What actions do you need to take to keep the negotiation on track?
Panic Attacks: Tips to Manage & Mitigate the Effects
How common are panic attacks?
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 4.7% of the adult population in the U.S. experience panic disorder at some time in their lives. Panic Disorder is different than simply having a panic attack.
Panic attacks on their own are not diagnosable according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) but are included as the main symptom of Panic Disorder, which is diagnosable. Therefore we don’t have prevalence rates on panic attacks as stand-alone experiences; however, if 4.7% of the US population experiences full-blown panic disorder (which is the combination of experiencing panic attacks and then developing a fear about having a panic attack that you begin to change your behavior in order to avoid the perception of triggering them), then I think it’s fair to assume that more than 4.7% of the population has experienced at least one panic attack in their lifetime.
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Five Ways To Eliminate Pre-Wedding Conflict
The following are some talking points that Carol Barkes can discuss and expand on on the topic of eliminating pre-wedding conflict:
- Tell the people you care about that you are struggling and try to help them understand what you are struggling about and why.
- Seek the help of “content experts” who can help you make the best decisions with the least amount of time and effort.
- Remember the bigger picture. This is supposed to be one of the most amazing moments of your life. If you get stuck in the trenches of planning, you will miss the lovely little wonders along the way.
- Minimize negative people from your day-to-day life. These people can cause toxic stress and reduce your ability to effectively manage the challenges of planning.
- Take time to be quiet and still so your brain can help you resolve issues that arise. When we get quiet, our brains have the opportunity to reboot and combine information for brilliant solutions we wouldn’t have had if we power through without pausing.
Available for Interviews: Carol Barkes
Carol Barkes is a trend-setting mediator, business executive and educator specializing in the use of neuroscience to improve business performance, interpersonal communications, negotiation and conflict resolution processes for optimally successful results.
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