Anger, sadness, fatigue, anxiety… Sometimes, negative emotions overwhelm us and paralyze us. How can we change this dynamic to move towards greater positivity?
An unexpected event disrupts your plans. Does it stress you out? Does it anger you? It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stuck when negative emotions take over. How can you transform these feelings to enter a more positive dynamic? The neuroscientist known as “Tj Power” on Instagram shares his advice in a video posted to his account on July 10.
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Calming Anxiety:
If anxiety overwhelms us, the best response is to breathe. T.J. Power states that “in a state of fear, our body’s physiology (heart rate, breathing, etc.) accelerates, and deep, slow breaths calm anxious thoughts.” Heart coherence then seems very appropriate.
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In the event of a flood of thoughts that invades the mind and causes a feeling of distraction, it is recommended to take out a pen and paper, since “writing brings clarity,” the expert assures. To combat stress, “physical exercise is the most effective way,” he says, “to stimulate endorphins, the neurotransmitter responsible for calm and relaxation.”
Transforming Anger and Sadness:
When we are overwhelmed by anger, the neuroscientist recommends singing to “release endorphins that help reduce feelings of frustration and anger.” If it’s more of a wave of sadness, “gratitude is a scientifically proven way to increase positivity and happiness in the brain.”
Achieving Goals:
Certain behaviors or mental states can affect our ability to achieve our goals. Laziness, for example. In that case, we don’t hesitate to take a cold shower, according to the neuroscientist: “Immersion in cold water is one of the most effective ways to rapidly increase dopamine levels, the neurotransmitter responsible for motivation and goal-directed action,” explains the professional…amajjoud
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If we feel too tired to complete a task, we can simply go for a walk. The body needs movement, the neuroscientist points out. And “walking in nature is an excellent way to process and calm our thoughts,” he says. Finally, the specialist recommends making a list of tasks already completed, in case you feel you haven’t done enough or are feeling too impatient
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