![]() ![]() It sends extra blood to the big muscles (for punching or running) and decreases blood flow to our hands and feet (that’s why your hands get cold and sweaty). Our body does other things to try to keep us safe. Understanding how your brain works can help you learn how to stop reacting to emotions, stop doing stupid stuff that you regret later, and live a happier life where your actions line up with who you want to be. All of this stems from the fear reaction in your brain. We freeze, we get anxious, we feel hopeless, we get angry. Your brain has many different responses to emotions, but in this section we are mostly going to focus on the fear response because that’s the one that often leads to the worst reactivity on our part. Many people don’t know that the way their body responds to stress or anxiety is really a reaction intended to keep us safe from danger. Have you ever wondered “Why do my hands get all cold and sweaty when I’m anxious?” or “Why is my stomach hurting when I’m worried?” ![]() Have you ever done something really dumb when you’ve been scared or stressed out or angry? You’re not alone. In this section you’re going to learn what it feels like when your brain gets stuck in the limbic system, and you’ll learn a few ways to calm yourself down, turn on your thinking brain, and make better choices. ![]() This is a huge part of anxiety, this physical reaction that our body has, and it makes it hard to solve problems and control our behaviors. Basically what’s happening is my brain sees all these people in the audience as a threat, and it essentially turns off the thinking part of my brain and goes into a protective/reactive mode. This may surprise some of you to hear, but when I teach in front of large groups I get all nervous my hands start sweating and go ice cold, I get shaky in my voice, and I often get that crazy stinky armpit sweat. ![]()
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