Core Emotions Are Hard- And Pre-Wired

Core emotions are hard-wired in the middle part of our brains, meaning they are not subject to conscious control. Triggered by the environment, each core emotion is pre-wired to set off a host of physiological reactions that prime us for an action that is meant to be adaptive, like running from danger.

Core emotions are brilliant: if we don’t block them, their innate programming tells us important information to help us thrive.