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172 - Friday Fix: Why TIPP Will Help You Get Through an Emotional Crisis

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How to Reduce the Intensity of Your Emotions

There are times when you need to reduce the intensity of an emotion so that you can function. When your distress level spikes, your body responds accordingly. Instead of thinking calming thoughts, take immediate action to calm your brain and your body with some simple, science back strategies for shifting emotions. T ip p tip stands for temperature, intense exercise, paste, breathing and progressive muscle relaxation. It involves changing your body's physiology as a way to shift how you feel.

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