We can actually change our own brain. When our anger is triggered, it can turn into rage very quickly. When we feel rage, we are no longer in wise mind and all logic is gone. This is when we cause ourselves problems. Our amygdala, the emotional part of our brain that assesses … [Read more...]
It is All About the Pause
It is often the pause, not the event that is life changing. Between the event and your reaction lies a very small space. That space might only be a quarter of a second long. But if you practice inserting a longer pause in that space, you give yourself time to think about how you … [Read more...]
Savor the Moment
"I wondered how it was possible to walk for an hour through the woods and see nothing of note. I, who cannot see, find hundreds of things: the delicate symmetry of a leaf, the smooth skin of a silver birch, the rough shaggy bark of a pine. I, who am blind, can give one hint to … [Read more...]
Rely on Pure Emotion- Not so fast!
Can your emotion lead you astray when overwhelmed by intense feelings? Perhaps. It may not be a good idea to follow your emotion if it means following it blindly while the logical part of your brain is shut down. When you enter an emotional hurricane where intense emotions … [Read more...]
Emotional Regulation: Getting Your Emotions Out of the Driver’s Seat
Written by Kristin Barton Cuthriell, M.Ed., MSW, LCSW How do you handle distress? Do you remain in control, or do you react in destructive ways? Your emotions are valid; but you, and only you, are responsible for your reactions. No one made you do it. When you become angry, … [Read more...]