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Most of us can probably agree that the human brain did not evolve for rapid, repeated cognitive gear-shifting every 30 to 60 minutes. Some days, I suspect many of us are secretly drawn to the simpler life of hunting, gathering, making fire, and avoiding whatever wants to eat us. Instead, we are left navigating what is commonly called “context switching,” also known as task switching, attention shifting, or emotional recalibration.

We often talk about change as if there are two sides: those implementing it and those impacted by it. In reality, most of us move between both roles, sometimes within the same week. This post is for anyone navigating that space.

In my teaching, I always emphasize the importance of becoming aware of what you’re feeling and thinking as much as possible throughout the day — not just at work. All day! Otherwise, you’re basically on Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, gripping the steering wheel for dear life because the mind (or ego) insists it’s the one in charge.