EPISODE · May 16, 2017 · 5 MIN
A super simple method for regaining self-control
from Disagree better · host Tammy Lenski
One reason conflict can undermine self-control is that stress compromises our brains’ emotion-regulation circuitry. But all is not lost when we’ve been emotionally hijacked. Recent research offers a new tool for regaining self-control soon after the stress of an argument: Briefly reminiscing about a happy memory. Find the transcript with links here. To receive transcripts of new episodes automatically, subscribe at tammylenski.com/subscribe/.
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One reason conflict can undermine self-control is that stress compromises our brains’ emotion-regulation circuitry. But all is not lost when we’ve been emotionally hijacked. Recent research offers a new tool for regaining self-control soon after the stress of an argument: Briefly reminiscing about a happy memory. Find the transcript with links here. To receive transcripts of new episodes automatically, subscribe at tammylenski.com/subscribe/.
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