A Brain Training Tool For Moderate Stress

The brain has 5 different states ranging from 1-5, when when we  are in brain state 3 we are in moderate stress,.. brain states 1 and 2 are where we are at our best. As the brain state descends we feel more stressed.

If you are really stressed you may be at brain state 4 or 5, we use a slightly different brain training tool in that case

Firstly, check-in with yourself to see which brain state you are in..if you are feeling moderate stress, then try this exercise.

Complete each of these sentences, it doesn't have to be on the same topic, each feeling can be about something different, keep it short, no long sentences, you can either write it down or do it inside your head, writing it down is a bit more effective.

I feel angry that-

I feel sad that-

I feel scared that-

I feel guilty that-

Then the opposites

I feel grateful that-

I feel happy that-

I feel secure that-

I feel proud that-

After completing these sentences take a deep breath, and see if you feel better.

(If all your sentences are on the same topic then it's more likely you are at brain state 4.)We will go through the steps for brain state 4 in our next post. 

You can use this brain training tool as needed throughout your day,  it's important to have compassion for yourself as you do it. In our next post we will have a look at rewiring brain state 4, the brain training tool for this is slightly different to the tool for brain state 3.

To book an online coaching session or for more information email solutionbraintraining@gmail.com

For more information on the science of  Emotional Brain Training go to EBT.org