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When you feel a "hijack" coming on, these tools can send a "stand down" signal to the amygdala:

Regular exercise and adequate sleep are neurologically essential for reducing overall amygdala activation and improving focus. When you feel a "hijack" coming on, these

Use "bottom-up" strategies like progressive muscle relaxation or holding something cold (like a splash of cold water on the face) to shift your nervous system out of fight-or-flight. 3. Rewiring the Brain Over Time Rewiring the Brain Over Time Gradually facing what

Gradually facing what triggers you teaches the amygdala that these situations are not life-threatening. When you feel a "hijack" coming on, these

Here are several key brain-based strategies to help quiet an anxious mind:

"Taming Your Amygdala: Brain-Based Strategies to Quiet the Anxious Mind" is a workbook by Dr. Catherine Pittman that uses neuroscience and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you manage anxiety by "retraining" your brain.