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We live in very stressful times. Sometimes stress and anxiety get the best of us and take over our lives. Neuroscience tells us that there are three emotional systems that help regulate our nervous system and motivate our behavior. We have a "Threat and Protection" system which helps us respond and react to danger. When this system is active, cortisol and other stress hormones …
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Compassion is a powerful tool for reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. Research shows that practicing compassion can positively impact health and well-being, increase social connectedness, reduce pain, and and increase positive emotions and feelings of well-being. Neuroscience research indicates that cultivating compassion strengthens the anterior cingulate cortex of the …
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Where does the inner critic come from? We are all born needing to be connected and needing to be cared for, loved, and valued. As we grow, this broadens into the need to be part of a group and to be wanted and valued by the group. If these needs are met, we feel safe and content and as though we have a place in the world. If we don't receive adequate care and nurturing from our …
