Finding wisdom while waiting for the plumber.....
So lately I've been doing this thing that strangely seems to be helping. When I start into a negative self talk thing, I name the emotion that has caused it. Usually it's something like 'I'm uncomfortable'. That seems to be the one that I can identify and name pretty regularly. But it can also be anxiety or fear.
And it actually works.
And I found out why today. This is what an article I was reading said -
Indeed, a study from UCLA suggests that mindfulness has a measurable impact on the brain: When people view photogrpahs meant to evoke strong emotions such as fear, there is increased activity in the amygdala ((part of brain that contributes to our body's automatic fight-or-flight response)..... But when people were asked to label their emotions the way they would if they were practicing mindful meditation, the opposite occurred: MRIs clearly show less activity in the amygdala and an increase in activity in the prefrontal cortex (responsible for language, logic and self-control). Naming an emotion seems to sap it of its power.
So, it actually does work!
It reminds me of something called the Sedona Method. I have a book on it and it basically has you name the emotion and ask/answer 3 questions about it, which is supposed to release it. I have to say that it did seem to work but I wasn't sure about it since I couldn't see how it worked. Well, now I know. You don't even have to bother with the 3 questions - the naming is what matters...
Anyway, the plumber is here now so gotta go.
And it actually works.
And I found out why today. This is what an article I was reading said -
Indeed, a study from UCLA suggests that mindfulness has a measurable impact on the brain: When people view photogrpahs meant to evoke strong emotions such as fear, there is increased activity in the amygdala ((part of brain that contributes to our body's automatic fight-or-flight response)..... But when people were asked to label their emotions the way they would if they were practicing mindful meditation, the opposite occurred: MRIs clearly show less activity in the amygdala and an increase in activity in the prefrontal cortex (responsible for language, logic and self-control). Naming an emotion seems to sap it of its power.
So, it actually does work!
It reminds me of something called the Sedona Method. I have a book on it and it basically has you name the emotion and ask/answer 3 questions about it, which is supposed to release it. I have to say that it did seem to work but I wasn't sure about it since I couldn't see how it worked. Well, now I know. You don't even have to bother with the 3 questions - the naming is what matters...
Anyway, the plumber is here now so gotta go.