It helps decide which memories are important enough to store based on how much of an emotional response they evoke.
Regular practice can actually lead to structural changes that reduce stress-related activity.
Simply naming a feeling (e.g., "I am feeling anxious") can help your logical brain regain control.
It acts as your internal alarm system, triggering the "fight or flight" response when it senses a threat.
It helps decide which memories are important enough to store based on how much of an emotional response they evoke.
Regular practice can actually lead to structural changes that reduce stress-related activity.
Simply naming a feeling (e.g., "I am feeling anxious") can help your logical brain regain control.
It acts as your internal alarm system, triggering the "fight or flight" response when it senses a threat.