How to increase effectiveness?

​This experiment was done in Ontario, Canada. The scientists took college graduates and divided them into two groups based on their emotional state. Group A had graduates who were happy, cheerful, joyful. Group B had graduates who were sad, angry, depressed, cynical, resigned, upset. Both groups were given Grade 1 Maths worksheets to complete within a time limit. Group A finished early with no mistakes, while Group B didn't finish on time and had lots of mistakes.

The conclusion of the experiment was that the brain shuts down during low emotional state and runs sub-optimally. Meaning when we choose to be in a low emotional state; we cut ourselves from innovation, creativity and hence, effectiveness.

Therefore, the first step to increase effectiveness is to be aware of our emotions and then to consciously choose the emotions that would serve us. This is easier said than done. It requires massive shift in consciousness by transforming our default limiting mental, emotional and physical habits. Most times, we put our real emotions under the carpet to avoid confronting them and cover them to up with a false bravado that seems like the real thing.

Our journey to our highest self starts at first seeing ourselves in the mirror in total authenticity and vulnerability.

Love, Jyoti.