When you feel triggered, observe the physiological response of the emotion, knowing it will naturally flush through your body in less than 90 seconds if you don’t compulsively re-up it with continued left-brain thinking.
Practice the B.R.A.I.N. huddle (Breath, Recognize, Appreciate, Inquire, Navigate) 20 or 30 times a day, every time you think about it, to enable all four of your brain characters to participate effectively.
Learn to recognize the four distinct character profiles within your brain (Left Thinking, Left Emotional, Right Emotional, Right Thinking) to better understand your internal states and behaviors.
Treat your ‘Helen’ (Left Thinking) character as a valuable tool, but ensure it is not the sole decision-maker; instead, allow all four brain characters to ‘vote’ in your choices for balanced living.
Consciously choose to bring your mind to the present moment, approaching life with curiosity instead of judgment, to find peace and refuel your mental energy.
Dedicate time to refuel by being present with your body, asking what you need, ensuring adequate sleep and movement, and engaging in playful interactions with loved ones.
Recognize that you have the power to consciously choose, moment by moment, who and how you want to be in the world by embodying a specific brain character.
Repeatedly engage in desired mental circuits and practices, as this strengthens the neural pathways through neuroplasticity, eventually making them automatic habits.
When you notice you’re in an undesirable character state, use the brain huddle to consciously shift into a more appropriate character to better engage with and enjoy the present moment.
Better understanding how your brain works allows you to work with it more effectively, leading to increased happiness and health.
Avoid burnout by balancing time spent in the left hemisphere (ego, past/future focus) with time in the right hemisphere (interconnection, awe, present moment awareness).
Strive to cultivate a personal state of peace, as this allows you to bring regulation and peacefulness to every situation and interaction you engage with.
Commit to being true to your personal bliss and passions, as living from this authentic space allows you to bring nourishment and support to all that you love.
Take total emotional and cognitive accountability for who you are and your actions, recognizing this as a crucial step in personal evolution.
When others engage from a controlling or emotionally disharmonious state (character one or two), set boundaries by declining to engage unless they can meet you in a more peaceful and beautiful space.
Prioritize engaging with people who are willing to be in the present moment, and consciously limit your own time spent dwelling on the past or future.
Consciously observe the choices you make, the amount of time you spend embodying each of your four brain characters, and how others respond to or are attracted to those different aspects of yourself.
Practice engaging with your ‘character two’ (the emotional, fight-flight part of your left brain) when it is not triggered, making it easier to bring all four characters online during stressful moments.
As the first step of the brain huddle, focus on your breath to anchor yourself in the present moment, as breathing only occurs in the now, shifting your mind from past or future concerns.
As the second step of the brain huddle, identify which of your four brain characters (Left Thinking, Left Emotional, Right Emotional, Right Thinking) is currently dominant or has initiated the need for the huddle.
As the third step of the brain huddle, acknowledge and appreciate that all four of your brain characters are present, regardless of which one initiated the huddle, and check in with each of them.
As the fourth step of the brain huddle, ask yourself which of your four brain characters you consciously choose to embody in the current moment, considering the situation and your desired outcome.
As the fifth step of the brain huddle, continuously navigate your experience moment by moment, making informed choices based on the input and perspectives of all four parts of your brain as life constantly changes.
Do not take pride in functioning on minimal sleep, as this burns down your system and limits possibilities; prioritize rest to maintain energy.
Become fascinated with how your brain creates your perception of reality and how its cells organize information, as this curiosity can be an advantage in understanding and personal growth.