Too much to handle: self-regulation techniques

Learn powerful techniques to calm your nervous system and regain control when emotions threaten to overwhelm you.

We all face moments when life feels like too much—whether it's relationship conflicts, work pressure, or everyday stress. In these moments, your sympathetic nervous system activates "fight or flight" responses, flooding your body with cortisol and reducing your ability to think clearly. The difference between being controlled by these reactions and managing them effectively isn't willpower—it's having practical self-regulation skills.

The Holistic Approach:

This workout addresses all three essential domains of self-regulation:

  • Mind: Cultivate a helpful mindset that interrupts reactive thought patterns

  • Heart: Regulate your emotions instead of being controlled by them

  • Body: Develop physical techniques that reset your nervous system

Workshop Details:

  • Equipment needed: A pen and notebook

  • Level of mental challenge: Low

  • Mode of learning: Instructional

  • Level of vulnerability: 1 out of 5 (comfortable for everyone)

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