The Batman Effect: How Changing Our Identity Boosts Our Results (Stephanie Carlson, PhD)

3 Big Ideas from Dr. Carlson: Identifying with/as someone else (e.g., Batman) improves impulse control in children.Psychological distancing, either via time (e.g., delaying email response 24 hours) or space (considering what someone else might do - including Batman!) can minimize the negative effects of emotions in both our personal and professional lives.Reflection about our futures enhances our executive function as adults. “Always be yourself. Unless you can be Batman – then always be Batm...