Mindfulness practices can help regulate stress from "summary" of The Stress-Proof Brain by Melanie Greenberg
Mindfulness practices are a powerful tool for managing stress. When we are mindful, we are fully present in the moment, aware of our thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations without judgment. This can help us notice when we are becoming stressed and take steps to calm ourselves down before it escalates. By practicing mindfulness regularly, we can train our brains to respond to stress in a more adaptive way.
One way that mindfulness helps regulate stress is by activating the body's relaxation response. When we are stressed, our bodies go into "fight or flight" mode, releasing stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. These hormones can be helpful in the short term, but if they are constantly activated, they can have negative effects on our physical and mental health. Mindfulness practices like deep breathing, meditation, and yoga can help counteract this stress response by triggering the body's relaxation response.
In addition to activating the relaxat...
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