Why Stress Can Make You Jump To Conclusions

Picture this: you’re in an important meeting, talking to a colleague, and perhaps discussing a recently completed project. Suddenly, a frown flashes across your co-worker’s face as you speak. What would your next move be? Would you ask her, “Why the frown?” Maybe “Is something on your mind?” Or would you fill in the mental […]
When Stress Makes You Go Quiet

Do you ever struggle to express your thoughts and emotions when you’re under pressure? Or find yourself giving short, minimal answers to avoid potentially stressful discussions? Perhaps you can recall a time when you felt like yelling inside, but instead, you clammed up and became silent while your mind was racing? Withdrawing into silence is […]