How to help yourself calm down? The cognitive and emotional spheres seem to compete, if a person is overwhelmed by emotions, his thinking part of the brain is knocked out (and vice versa). Therefore, it helps to restore the balance between them. You can turn on your thinking with mathematical calculations (the simplest thing is to add 7 at a time: 0+7+7+7...), or look around and name five blue objects / five obtuse angles / write descriptions of the surroundings, as if you were writing a report on an inspection of a crime scene, etc. .d.Ways to calm the body light therapy – sunlight increases serotonin levels in the blood tea – drinking black tea has been shown to reduce cortisol levels wrap up in a blanket – a feeling of security aromatherapy – smells often trigger memories because they affect the hippocampus – the structure of the brain where memories are stored and the amygdala – the brain organ responsible for transmitting emotions yoga – teaches you to tune in to your body’s signals training in the gym – production of endorphins and neurotransmitters that improve your mood increased heart rate at home - for example, 40 jumping jacks – speed up your metabolism sex – increase in the blood of chemicals that improve mood sleep – processing of negative thoughts, production of hormones leptin and ghrelin, which control appetite - hydrotherapy has been known since ancient times. In a study of patients with type 2 diabetes who took a warm bath for half an hour, after just 10 days they noted that they began to lose weight, needed lower doses of insulin and slept better. Progressive muscle relaxation is the sequential contraction and relaxation of specific muscle groups. Self-massage Tao-Yin - improves blood circulation, relieves muscle tension and promotes relaxation. Don’t you know that your bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit living in you 1st Corinthians chapter 6 - Bible Calming distraction Distraction means deliberately shifting attention from a difficult emotional situation, switching it to a more neutral activity. shopping - dopamine - one of the neurotransmitters responsible for the feeling of pleasure and pleasant excitement (lipstick factor) movies - “sweet for the brain” - stimulate the senses, bringing down an avalanche of images, sounds, speech and light on the brain knitting - meditation for hands - calm monotonous movements cause a relaxation reaction; music - it has been proven that music can increase or decrease blood pressure, participate in gas exchange, the central nervous system, influence the depth of breathing, heart rate and almost all vital processes. In addition, during special experiments, the influence of music on water and on plant growth and flower care was established - soil has an effect on the brain similar to antidepressants that affect mood. Scientists have found that gardening has a particularly beneficial effect on patients with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Calming communication. Communication with positive, supportive people. Your own blog - the feeling that a person is bringing benefit with his work increases its effectiveness by 70%. In addition, this is a great opportunity to realize your potential Communication with pets - oxytocin New hobby - new neural connections Hugs. The need for tactile contact is basic. Volunteering - helping others gives a feeling of spiritual enrichment instead of inner emptiness