Our emotional brain often interprets setbacks as threats, triggering a “fight-or-flight” response. In this state, our thinking narrows, our options feel limited, and our emotions intensify.

When you feel stuck, deliberately engage your thinking brain to regulate your emotions using the following steps:

• Name your emotion to reduce its intensity
• Question your rigid “should-haves” & “could-haves” to focus on how to move forward
• Identify what this adversity can teach you to consciously grow