Regulating Big Feelings
Tackling overwhelming emotions can be as simple as focusing on your breath, which helps activate the body's calming system. Sharing feelings with others not only lightens the emotional load but also fosters a sense of community and reduces shame. Embracing vulnerability by admitting struggles can unlock valuable support and wisdom from those around us.In this clip
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The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
Big Bird Has Big Feelings | The Happiness Lab | Dr. Laurie Santos
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How can one remain mentally calm while being physically stressed and when the sympathetic nervous system is activated, using deep breathing techniques, as discussed in the episode This Yale Professor REVEALS THE SCIENCE On How To Be HAPPY EVERYDAY| Dr. Laurie Santos & Lewis Howes and the clip Breath and Awareness?
How does deep breathing help counteract the activation of the sympathetic nervous system when we are physically stressed, as discussed in the episode This Yale Professor REVEALS THE SCIENCE On How To Be HAPPY EVERYDAY| Dr. Laurie Santos & Lewis Howes and the clip Breath and Awareness?