Ep094 - The Art of Thinking About Thinking: A Deep Dive into Metacognition with Dr. Natalie Flatt

Are you finding it difficult to concentrate with the constant barrage of social media and online content? Dr. Natalie Flatt explains how metacognition can help combat this and improve your productivity. Metacognition is the scientific study of how the mind controls and is aware of its own activity, including how we learn and think. The brain has software, such as thoughts and feelings, and hardware, such as neurons and connections, and metacognition helps connect the two. In this episode of the Well Workplaces podcast, Dr. Flatt discusses the importance of understanding metacognition and how it can be useful in personal and professional settings. She also provides tips and strategies for improving productivity, reducing stress, and enhancing memory. Don't miss out on this valuable information! Topics discussed include metacognition, brain function, productivity, stress reduction, memory enhancement, learning styles, leadership techniques, and problem-solving strategies. We encourage you to share this episode with friends, family, and colleagues to continue promoting healthy conversations around mental health and the importance of metacognition in our daily lives. ~ Connect with ⁠Dr Natalie Flatt⁠ and ⁠Connect Psych Services ~ Resources https://theconversation.com/how-metacognition-thinking-about-thinking-can-improve-the-mental-health-crisis-170769 Helpful article about kids, but also great for adults: https://childmind.org/article/how-metacognition-can-help-kids/ ~ ⁠⁠About Well Workplaces⁠⁠ Well Workplaces is a movement by⁠⁠ Pinnacle Health Group⁠⁠ and our vision is for a world where workplaces lead and create healthier communities.  Well Workplaces podcast has been designed to create genuine wellbeing conversations in the workplace and share expert knowledge in practical ways. Pinnacle Hybrid Wellbeing Program | Give your employees a health and wellbeing platform they’ll *actually* use.  ⁠⁠Book a demo today⁠⁠. Connect with Well Workplaces on ⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠ or Join the community for exclusive events ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.