Dare Team Switzerland’s Post

Sharing quick tips for you all to read during these stressed and overwhelmed times. Thanks Brené Brown!

Emotional Literacy is the foundation of #emotionalintelligence. Literacy helps our brain to make meaning of life’s situations, opportunities and challenges. This distinction between #stress and #overwhelm is important. They should not be used interchangeably. When what you’re feeling is overwhelm, the antidote is to do nothing. To give your nervous system an opportunity to renew and reset. #emotionalintelligence #EQinLeadership #EQculture #stress #emotions

A core part of being Leaderful in your life: building strength and resilience through emotional science and intelligence!

I love the distinction between stress vs overwhelm: Stress = barely managing the Whac-A-Mole game at the carnival. Overwhelm = leaving the carnival in tears and not being able to find the car. While some stress can be good - it can help push us to achieve more than you thought was possible, overwhelm is almost always districtive. If it helps you find a pivot - that is good but the tear down to get there is not. It is so important to recognize overwhelm and give the space and grace for nothingness while finding remedies to prevent getting there in the first place.

Sharing Brene Brown’s explanation of the difference between stress and overwhelm. It is good and easy to understand explanation. And, I agree that it is important to understand and recognise the difference, especially as to determine the best course of action for recovery if/when needed. The step(s) to course correct can vary by individual, but a great “go to” for both is doing some deep breathing to help with slowing things down a bit. One of the key things I do in my stress and work/life balance coaching with business professionals is to co-develop a proactive stress management and prevention plan which is personalised to personal needs and interventions that work best for the individual. You can’t win a battle without having a plan, and this personalised proactive plan is esential to get the upper hand on stress management to help prevent reaching overwhelm and burnout. #stressmanagement #burnoutprevention

Brené Brown beautifully explores the intricate ‘science of emotions,’ highlighting how ‘feelings’ shape thoughts and behaviours. But how do we communicate what we’re feeling when so much of ‘who we are’ is shaped by everything we’ve 'learned'? Neurolinguistics - undoubtedly ‘the new black’ - offers us groundbreaking insights into how we express and interpret emotions. Yet, we must integrate this emerging knowledge with everything we’ve already discovered about the mind and body. As Neil deGrasse Tyson reminds us, “We are not always wise about how best to use our own discoveries in the interest of our own survival.” Building on this, Henry Chesbrough ‘outside-in, inside-out’ framework for innovation inspires a broader view of mental health. By combining the discoveries of neurology, biology, physiology, and psychology (inside) with an anthropological lens (outside), we gain a richer understanding of well-being not just as individuals, but as a collective species. What if our ability to connect these discoveries could make navigating the world ‘feel’ almost ‘out of this world’? Wishing you all a season of reflection and connection - Happy Holidays! #Psychology #Neuroscience #MentalHealth #EmotionalIntelligence #Leadership #Cognition #Innovation #Education Brené Brown Henry Chesbrough University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business Esade University Liane Davey Dr Rob Yeung Lisa Feldman Barrett Drew Westen Jonathan Haidt Dr. Judith Joseph MD MBA Lea Waters AM, PhD Phillip Schermer Susan David, Ph.D. Kenneth Cole Daniel Goleman Dr. Elizabeth Celi Daniel Siegel Peter A Levine Claudia Hammond Dr Sian Williams Jo Hemmings David Van Nuys, Ph.D. John Oates Dr. Linda Papadopoulos Emma Kenny Lisa Bradley Themis Karaminis Nathalie Nahai Janina Fisher Bessel van der Kolk Gabor Maté Mark Solms António Damásio

the discernment between stress and overwhelm has been so helpful for me and my clients. Take a read. #leadership #coaching #emotionalliteracy

“Naming emotions doesn’t give the emotions power, it gives us power” One of the most powerful shifts that occurs in coaching is naming - thoughts, feelings, behaviours vs getting lost in the “meaning” or story we’ve assigned. #igniteyourspark #coaching #highperformance

A few years ago, I found myself drowning in stress at work. Projects piled up, deadlines loomed, and my to-do list seemed endless. I felt overwhelmed, but I didn’t have the time to stop and process my emotions. It wasn’t until a trusted mentor pulled me aside and said, “Notice the emotion, ride the waves, and let it go,” that things began to shift. At first, I didn’t understand what she meant. But as I started to acknowledge my emotions—rather than pushing them aside—I realized the power in simply naming what I was feeling: anxiety, frustration, fear. By giving those emotions a voice, I could take a step back and observe them without being consumed by them. I learned to ride the waves of those emotions, rather than let them crash over me. It wasn’t an overnight transformation, but over time, I became more aware of when my emotions were building, and I gave myself space to process them. I stopped letting overwhelm control me, and instead, I regained my focus and clarity. Now, I encourage my team to do the same. Highlighting your emotions doesn’t make you weak—it makes you human. It helps you step into your leadership with more empathy and less anxiety. So, the next time you feel overwhelmed, remember: notice your emotion, ride the wave, and then let it go. #Leadership #EmotionalIntelligence #Mindfulness #SelfAwareness

This summarizes what many in the Ed tech world have felt this week!