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.”
