The Neuroscience of Fear and 5 Helpful Tips

This blog is not about influencing how you feel about the coronavirus. It’s not about giving you any facts, numbers, percentages or travel advice. And it’s not about comparing your chances of getting the virus to getting another flu, SARS, or any other disease for that matter. All I want to do is help you feel more relaxed so that you can gain perspective and approach the news with a clear head. Because the news is sensational! It’s about grabbing your attention. And what all reporters know is that nothing grabs our attention as quickly as fear.

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Can Noticing The Sensations In Your Body Reduce Stress and Anxiety?

Did you know that one of the best ways to lower anxiety is to practice interoception; the skill of paying attention to the sensations in your body? This simple practice of shifting your awareness from your mind to your body can calm your nervous system and reduce ruminating thoughts and anxiety. It also strengthens a part of your brain called the insula which is the center of the mind/body/brain connection.

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What's Better Than New Year’s Resolutions?

I love to reflect - to look back on where I’ve been and ask myself where I want to go. And the new year or even the new decade is one of those natural transitions when many of us pause and set goals and intentions. But new year’s resolutions can go terribly wrong! There’s just no way we can do “all the things” at once. So this year, instead of making your list, consider choosing a quality instead.

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Rachel Posner