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Vi har for travlt med pseudoarbejde
Ny rapport viser, at ni ud af 10 lønmodtagere i større eller mindre omfang er ramt af pseudoarbejde. Og det ødelægger arbejdslysten. Christian Borrisholt Steen…
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Anne-Marie Finch might just have found a way to eliminate hostile work environments. It starts with you but is all about creating belongingness for all of us.
“Two and a half years ago, I made a bold decision to leave a high-paying job. The constant sight of unhappy employees took its toll on me. Despite the abundance of talented individuals and resources, the workplace environment often led people to become versions of themselves that weren’t their best. I have since created a model of consciousness that outlines both unconscious and conscious actions,” Anne-Marie Finch tells.
Anne-Marie has now become an expert in avoiding exactly what she experienced in her many jobs as a leader. And she wants to share how it is done.
“My expertise lies in talent development, and I’ve already guided more than 4,000 people. I firmly believe in the competence of every individual. However, lack of self leadership, such as neglecting to eat or sleep, can activate the amygdala, sending danger signals that lead to over-interpretation and unhealthy behaviors. This reduces our common sense and overall well-being. To counter this, we need to learn to lead ourselves effectively. If our brain doesn’t send healthy signals, it can result in inappropriate actions.”
Creativity, for example, Anne Marie states, occurs in the frontal lobe, but when the prefrontal cortex is compromised, it doesn’t matter if you have an MBA or not
A guide towards awareness
The path to belongingness Anne-Marie has found might end in a common goal, but it starts with you and your journey to awareness.
“The key is to guide ourselves towards awareness. By scaling this approach, we can enhance high performance. There’s only one of you and one of me, and we must avoid becoming insensitive. It starts with simple self-care: getting enough sleep and eating well. Between 10 PM and 2 AM, our brain clears out unnecessary clutter. If you go to bed at 1:30 AM, you miss out on this crucial process. Breathing exercises can also help, as they shrink the amygdala and reduce fear. “
It might sound too easy, but simple methods to shrink the amygdala is breathing correctly:
“One effective technique is the 4×4 method, used by special forces. Breathe in for four counts, hold for four counts, exhale for four counts and hold for four counts. Doing this three times a day, in sets of 90 seconds, can prevent negative chain reactions. My model offers many simple techniques to help us remain conscious thereby empathetic and effective. It’s about integrating these practices into daily life.”
Deceiving minds
Just as our unintentional mean behavior comes from a fake sense of danger, we are able to trick our minds into positivity as well, Anne-Marie states.
“Achieving peace requires taking responsibility for our own minds. Just as our brain can deceive us into negativity, we can train it to embrace positivity. I have often failed to prioritize myself over others. It’s crucial to take a moment to connect with our intuition.”
Becoming the best versions of ourselves is crucial if we want to create belongingness in our communities and workplaces.
“Many have pointed out that statistics show people often get seriously ill from work-related stress. Misinformation and a culture of conformity contribute to this, but we can combat it with a collective approach. It’s almost as simple as just smiling to each other. The smile is the only emotion that is equally understood across various cultures. A smile scales a we.”
