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A Five-Step Framework To Keep Cool In Stressful Situations
- Understand and identify the reactions the body is giving.
- Recognize the level 1(immobilization) or level 2(fight-or-flight) responses.
- Recall previous experiences and find those where the mind was able to navigate a challenging situation.
- Focus on the intention and let the oxytocin be released in your body, helping you shift to Level 3.
- Trust the process and explore/develop ideas with the other person, making it a learning process, which is mutually beneficial.
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Stressful Situations And Our Response
Our natural tendency when confronted is to be defensive, and it is often hard to keep cool during a stressful situation.
The Polyvagal Theory, based on new research in neuroscience offers some insights on this automatic ‘fight-or-flight’ self-regulation done by us...
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The Three Levels Of The Polyvagal Theory
Our nervous system, specifically the vagus nerve, regulates threat and stressful situations, with a three-part response:
- Level 1 - Immobilization: Reptiles, mammals and humans can suddenly become immobile when faced with a dire threat.
- Level 2 - Mobi...
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