Available for Interviews: Carol Barkes
Carol Barkes, MBA, CPM, 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. Here are a few things that Carol Barkes could say in an interview on the subject of brain burnout:
Does your kid have burnout? Anxiety? As the school year starts to both wind-down—and ramp-up (as far as finals, SATs, and other individualized assessments are administered), here’s what you should know about our brains. A good understanding can lead to not only better school success, but a happier, healthier students.
1) Fixed brain “RAM.” Similar to a computer and RAM (radnom-access memory), our brains have a limited amount of cognitive resources to utilize each day. Save them early and have more available for school. Brains use 20% of the energy available for our entire body. Every decision burns these resources so minimize early morning decisions—not just clothes, but packing the backpacks, what to eat for lunch/breakfast, how after school activities will be structured.
2) Connecting the dots. Our brains do not like change and when the dots cannot be connected, we often go negative. Help kids connect the dots by researching teachers in advance, walking the school, and discussion of any ambiguity.
3) Breakfast. It can be a magical time before life gets hectic. Take the time to create a fun family ritual and include protein. Brains love protein. Play music, cook a meal, and enjoy the quiet time before the phones and emails start blowing up. Students will be in better spirits and will do better in school. (In my house we play music we love, light candles, cook breakfast and laugh as much as possible. It has made this time of day sacred and my son absolutely loves it.)
4) Phobias. Help kids use techniques for reducing anxiety. Power poses, tapping, yawning, stretching are all great skills. Strategies like these help many young people be able to move beyond them.
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. She is also a speaker, educator, and author of the bestselling book: Success Breakthroughs.
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