Name It to Tame It

Studies show naming an emotion reduces its intensity.

1. 1Pause. Take three slow breaths.
2. 2Ask yourself: 'What am I actually feeling right now?'
3. 3Try to name it precisely — not 'bad' but 'lonely', 'overwhelmed', or 'unseen'.
4. 4Say it out loud: 'I am feeling ____.'
5. 5Notice if the feeling softens.