while en route to your neo-cortex can cause you all sorts of problems! A key point to know is how your brain reacts to threats. We feel before we think. Emotions come before thoughts. Your amygdala houses your emotions and … Continue reading
Emotions Rule!
At the Flight Attendants Conference 2010 , Matt Thurber wrote a compelling summary of the entire conference. He captured the high points of my session — Emotions Rule! — scroll down for an interesting read!
Smile your way through stress
Think of one specific word that makes you smile — remember to say aloud that word when you feel tension and stress rising in your body.
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Social vs basic emotions
Social emotions shame,guilt jealousy have more thinking involved than basic emotions joy,love,anger. Latter more instinct & survival-based.
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Defenses rising ….
Next time you feel your defenses rising, ask yourself “why?”,then “which means?” & end with “how does that make me feel?”. Honesty is key!
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Feel yourself getting tense?
Doodle with your non-dominant hand 3-5 minutes. This refocuses your thoughts and relaxes your tense mind.