Your Mind in Lockdown: How to use your brain to get back to working at your best regardless of the turmoil around you

Since COVID-19 first forced us into a near-global lockdown, life has been anything but normal. For some it has been shocking, upsetting, frightening or depressing. For others it has been dull, boring, frustrating and irritating. There have been moments of lightness, of love and of clarity.Whatever your emotional state from day to day, we are all in a situation that is not of our own choosing and our ability to function can be as unpredictable as the progress of the pandemic.If you’re the kind of person who usually achieves a great deal, to whom others look for inspiration and guidance and who can usually make sense of any situation, you might find it hard to admit that your usual upbeat approach to life and work has faltered at times. You know you can do whatever is required. You know you have the intelligence to interpret the information and to set the strategy. You know you have the energy and focus to make things happen.So where did all that drive and energy go? When did you brainpower slip away? How can it be so hard to keep the momentum on your projects? You always thought you were adaptable and that you enjoyed the challenge of change. What happened?I want you to know you’re not losing your touch. You’re not going crazy... ...and you’re not the only one.This downward dip is simply a function of living with uncertainty for so long. It’s your brain’s natural response to being out of your comfort zone and unable to take control in the way you normally do.I’ve been researching the neurological effects of lockdown. What happens in your brain when you are prevented from doing what you normally do, in the way that you normally do it. And not just once or twice, but over and over for a long period of time. I’ve looked at those neurological effects and come up with practical tools and insights to get you back on track. To switch your brain back into normal functioning and restore your sense of yourself as a success.Here’s what I share with you in this guide:•What prolonged uncertainty does to your brain – even if you normally enjoy change – and three practical things you can do daily to counter the problem•Why virtual meetings are more tiring and stressful than ‘in person’ meetings and how to protect your energy reserves when everyone else is suffering from ‘zoom fatigue’.•Why you feel restless and eager to visit public places, even when there is no real reason to go anywhere and your relationships at home are strong•How conspiracy theories take hold and how to avoid letting them unsettle you or derail your mental wellbeing - a simple practice to maintain your equilibrium•Two reasons why those who choose to live alone – even the introverts - are finding it harder than normal, and what to do about it•How to create personal space – even in lockdown - when family life gets too much•The choices facing business leaders when most of your people are working at home and the business needs them to be productive every day. How to get the best out of your people now.