Label your emotions
This practice helps reduce distress and supports emotional regulation.
What You'll Do
Take 2 minutes to label your emotions while reflecting on a recent stressful moment.
Scientific Basis
Naming one’s emotion while viewing aversive pictures decreases skin conductance response by ~15%, supporting mood stabilization through physiological calming.
Lieberman, M. D., et al. (2007). Putting feelings into words: affect labeling disrupts amygdala activity…The Science of Impact
Emotion labeling can significantly reduce physiological distress, enhancing emotional regulation.
Lower skin conductance responses may lead to improved mental health outcomes over time.
This technique can be easily implemented in daily life to manage stress.
Pro Tips
Practice labeling your emotions for 5 minutes when feeling stressed.
Engage in emotion naming during challenging situations to enhance emotional clarity.
Use a journal to write down emotions associated with stressful events weekly.