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Why Your Brain Goes Offline When You Get That Angry Email (And What to Do About It)
You know the feeling - that accusatory email lands in your inbox and your fingers are itching to fire back immediately. But here's what's actually happening: your brain is processing that social threat the same way it would a physical attack, and blood flow is reducing to your prefrontal cortex - the part responsible for reasoning and emotional regulation. It's not a character flaw, it's biology. Discover the neuroscience behind why we react so strongly to difficult emails an

Shari Starkey
Mar 144 min read


Stop Wearing Multitasking Like a Badge of Honor: Why Multitasking Doesn’t Work
Multitasking isn’t a skill—it’s rapid task-switching. Neuroscience shows your brain cannot focus on two complex tasks at once, and every switch costs energy, accuracy, and mental clarity. That’s why working methodically with block scheduling leads to fewer errors, better focus, and less exhaustion.

Shari Starkey
Feb 226 min read


Building a Feedback Culture That Actually Works: What Brain Science Reveals
People respond to feedback differently based on their mindset

Shari Starkey
Dec 10, 20252 min read
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