Feeling overwhelmed? Discover why precise emotional labeling is crucial for managing anxiety and stress. Unpack the physiological power of words and how they impact your body’s response. Explore techniques for emotional regulation and learn how to rewire your brain. The podcast also introduces the concept of becoming an 'Emotional Sommelier,' helping you construct and express feelings more accurately. Embrace a new perspective to transform your perfectionism and empower your emotional health!
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Words Influence Physiology
Neuroscientists gave participants the same food item but described it differently as either a healthy muffin or a sugar-rich cupcake.
Participants' bodies metabolized the item according to the description, showing words influence physiological responses.
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Vague Labels Cause Helplessness
The brain systems processing language also regulate bodily functions like hormones and immune system.
Vague emotional labels like 'overwhelmed' leave the brain unsure how to respond, causing stuck feelings.
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Practice Emotional Accuracy
Use precise emotional words tailored to each situation instead of broad emotions like 'embarrassed'.
Tailored emotional labeling lets your brain form better action plans for specific emotions.
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Feeling overwhelmed? Stressed out? Anxious? Being vague about your emotions is like saying you're "craving food" for dinner—utterly unhelpful! Your perfectionist brain needs precision to create the right action plan for you. Learn why labeling your emotions accurately is crucial for regulating your body's responses and the essential skillset all perfectionists need to understand their emotions.
TIMESTAMPS:
01:08-Controlling of emotions 03:13-How to stop feeling overwhelmed 05:28-Muffin-Cupcake Experiment 07:54-Why Words Hold Physiological Power 09:48-Emotional Regulation skills 12:14-What the skill of emotional granularity buys you 14:23-How to rewire your brain 15:27-Becoming an Emotional Sommelier 18:52-How do you construct your emotions more accurately?
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