It’s nice to think that our brains are always on our sides and that when we need them to thinking clearly and logically the most, they’ll be there for us. However, this isn’t always the case; the brain is encoded to protect the body and protect you from supposed danger, and in today’s world, this can sometimes get the best of us. Consider how the amygdala part of your brain responds to threats, for example.
The amygdala controls the fight or flight response when a threat is present, a feature that was pretty important for our ancestors, who were battling predators and dangerous terrain and conditions.
Today, though, our amazing brains aren’t able to distinguish between real and perceived threats. Reading a social post or hearing a scary story can activate the fight/flight issues. What’s more, most threats we face today are stressors, not actual threats to our safety and wellbeing. Here’s how it works:
- A threat is perceived;
- The mind goes into freeze;
- The eyes dilate;
- The nervous system tells the body to be on alert;
- Your system goes into hyperdrive for all the possible dangers, real or not;
- The adrenal cortex releases hormones (like adrenaline and cortisol);
- Your heart starts to beat harder, your breathing becomes more rapid, and your muscles get more blood
- Your ability to choose narrows
- Anger can be heightened
- Binging can get triggered to soothe
- and so much more.
This response is automatic. And it’s not all that happens. In the midst of that whole process, your amygdala tells your hypothalamus that you’re distressed, and this overrides the normal way that your brain handles incoming information. As such, you may deal with a stressful situation by:
- avoiding it;
- telling yourself you aren’t capable of handling it;
- convincing yourself of failure;
- becoming very emotional;
- perceiving a situation in a completely distorted manner (i.e. thinking someone is targeting you because of something they say or do).
Fight or flight can be lifesaving, and help you to deal with acutely stressful situations. But be careful about chronic stress – those hormones can take a huge toll on your health, even preventing the growth of new brain cells and increasing your risk of disease!
This stress complex can defeat all success and momentum. It can get you to believe something that is completely false. This stress reaction can get you to quit something right before success takes off. Consistency is key for prosperity and ongoing business growth.
How do you tend to deal with stress? Maybe something to keep in mind the unstress formula!
Have an amazing day, everyone!
Sheevaun Moran is a master business coach, and quantum energy thought leader. As the founder of Energetic Solutions, she has helped over 25,000 entrepreneurs, CEOs, and leaders achieve clarity, purpose, and profits through a unique blend of business and energetic principles.
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