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In the Left Brain column, write what you actually said or did in this past sce-
nario and how that affected the outcome in the long run.
Recall a past change situation when you were emotionally triggered or
faced a challenging scenario where you conserved or concealed your
emotions, and the outcome was less than optimal. This can be personal
or professional.
Write your inner dialogue during that moment in the Right Brain column.
What would you have said to yourself?
Identify the emotions you concealed or conserved.
What did you feel that you did not display to others?
The left brain is associated with logical and analytical thinking, while the
right brain is related to creativity and emotions. While the brain actually
works more as a connected network, we will use this common example to
highlight the impact of emotional suppression.
The Emotions
of Change
Part 2: Left Brain
Part 1: Right Brain
Left Brain
Right Brain