Power of PBS
Kern introduces the PBS technique—Pause, Breathe, Smile—as a powerful tool for managing intense emotions. By taking a moment to pause and breathe deeply, individuals can activate their parasympathetic nervous system, promoting calmness. The surprising element of smiling not only reduces stress but also fosters connection, breaking negative patterns in conversations and helping to diffuse tension.In this clip
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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?
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?