Breaking the habitual ways of thinking

June 13, 2022

Theoretical Foundations

Robert Rasmussen & Per Kristiansen

The meeting discussed the brain's tendency to rely on habitual patterns of thinking and strategies for breaking out of them. The importance of taking action to avoid post-COVID anxiety syndrome and rumination was also emphasized. The Coffee Chat sessions for the rest of the year were announced, and attendees were encouraged to connect with each other and give feedback. Per discusses the common need for breaking habitual patterns of thinking and the brain's tendency to take familiar paths Robert presents a visual representation of how the brain uses existing pathways instead of forming new ones to solve problems, and how this can hinder breaking habitual patterns of thinking. Robert plays a video where the Justin shares a personal story about learning to ride a backwards bicycle and the challenges it posed to his understanding of knowledge and neural pathways in the brain. Per discusses the importance of connecting with clients and helping them understand different concepts, such as meetings, strategy, team building, decision making, and alignment. Per also discusses the concept of nudging clients towards new experiences and ways of thinking, using GPS as an analogy, and describes strategies for breaking clients out of their normal thought patterns, such as setting constraints and instilling a sense of urgency. He also explains that the brain's habitual patterns of thinking are necessary for efficiency and survival but can also be limiting. Robert explains that post-COVID anxiety syndrome can lead to rumination and depression, but meta-cognitive therapy can help by changing how we think about our thoughts.