A Brain Hack for Creating Calm

Summary of audio:I recap the three states of mind from last week: emotion mind, reasonable mind, and wise mind. Then I share a practical strategy for managing intense emotions and moving closer to wise mind, where we make effective choices:* First acknowledge and validate the emotion* Use grounding techniques or breathwork* Engage in reason-mind activities to reduce emotional intensity, such as:* Reciting lists (birthdays, groceries, books)* Solving hidden picture puzzles* Doing word searches or sudokuThe goal is to move from an emotional state toward wise mind by deliberately engaging the logical brain, creating a balanced state where effective action becomes possible. Try out this strategy: identify the mental states with compassion and validation, then learn to manage emotions with a temporary distraction of the mind. Find balance between the head and heart.What do you enjoy thinking about? Let this be your reason mind hack. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ashleydeluccia.substack.com/subscribe