1-HOUR BRAIN BUZZ

Surprising Things Your Brain Wishes You Knew. A fast, fun, myth-busting micro-course to help you work with your brain, not against it. Your brain has needs. It’s constantly scanning, adapting, reacting — and it’s trying to help you... even when it short-circuits your to-do list, motivation, or mood. In this snappy 60-minute course, we bust five everyday myths and misunderstandings about how your brain really works. You’ll come away with fresh insight, practical tools, and the occasional “no way!” moment — plus a taster of what BARDO’s brain-friendly learning feels like. Who’s it for? - Busy professionals, leaders, and learners with zero time for fluff - Coaches, teachers, and facilitators curious about brain-based tools - Anyone who’s ever said “Why am I like this?” on a Wednesday at 3pm - First-time BARDO learners wanting a quick, useful introduction and are curious! What You'll Learn Each insight comes with a tiny activity, challenge or prompt to help you apply it in real life, straight away. Expect to laugh, reflect, and go “Wait, really?” 1. “Trying Harder” Is Not the Answer 🔍 Why willpower is the worst strategy for focus or change — and what to do instead 💬 Quick tool: The 3-Minute Reset Ritual to get back on track 2. Multitasking Isn’t a Skill — It’s a Glitch 🔍 What multitasking actually does to your brain (spoiler: nothing good) 💬 Try This: The 2-Tab Rule to protect your cognitive bandwidth 3. You’re Not Lazy, You’re Understimulated (or Overloaded) 🔍 How task avoidance, procrastination, and “meh” are often brain feedback, not flaws 💬 Try This: The M.E.H. filter — Move, Energise, or Halt? 4. Your Brain Doesn’t Speak English — It Speaks Emotion 🔍 Why “just be rational” fails in conflict and what actually lands with people 💬 Practice: The One-Sentence Safety Cue to use in tricky conversations 5. Growth Feels Weird Before It Feels Good 🔍 Why learning, unlearning, and change all feel awkward — and that’s a good sign