Fundamental 6
Regulate the Amygdala
Calm emotion before acting.
Fear is useful information, but it is a poor commander. Before deciding, slow the threat response enough to see clearly.
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Neuroscience
Threat Response
Fear narrows perception and prepares the body for fight, flight, freeze, or fawn.
Psychology
Emotional Regulation
Naming, grounding, and slowing the body can reduce reactive behavior.
Buddhism
Mindfulness of Emotion
Observe anger, fear, and craving without becoming them.
Stoicism
Impressions Before Assent
The first reaction is information, not instruction.
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