What would your neocortex do?
Use your brain effectively to help you with difficult situations and people.
Last week, we explored the value of "playing it out." This week, we continue in a similar vein, using physiology and Benjamin Franklin to guide us in using our brains effectively—particularly when facing difficult situations and people.
Science on the amygdala: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/24894-amygdala
NYT article: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/09/well/mind/breathe-exhale-repeat-the-benefits-of-controlled-breathing.html?_r=1
My website: https://www.mindinclined.org
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