Name your emotion
This helps reduce distress and stabilize your mood.
What You'll Do
Silently name your emotion, like 'I feel angry', for 2 minutes when stressed.
Scientific Basis
Silently naming a strong negative emotion (e.g., “I feel angry”) during high-intensity stress reduces subjective distress by ~20% and lowers heart rate, aiding regulation via verbal labeling.
Lieberman, M. D., et al. (2007). Putting feelings into words: affect labeling disrupts amygdala activity to affective stimuli. Psychological Science.The Science of Impact
Labeling emotions engages prefrontal regulatory pathways, decreasing emotional intensity.
Reduced heart rate during stress can lead to better cardiovascular health.
Improved emotional regulation may enhance overall quality of life.
Pro Tips
Practice naming your emotions during stressful situations to reduce distress.
Engage in this practice for at least 5 minutes when feeling overwhelmed.
Incorporate emotion labeling into daily mindfulness exercises.