Thinking About COVID-19

With whole world busy locking down and people having to work from home, there are many challenges facing managers, employees and family members alike.

When under pressure the brain looks for ways to manage the perceived threat. Many parts of the brain - including the amygdala, situated in the limbic system play a role in assessing the threat, interpreting it and determining a response.

The aim is always the same: How can I protect myself from the threat. Please keep in mind, the brain at this point doesn’t care if it is a real threat or a perceived threat.

The Covid-19 pandemic is exactly the kind of threat we are talking about.