172 - Friday Fix: Why TIPP Will Help You Get Through an Emotional Crisis

When your nervous system is activated and you feel complete panic, thinking calming thoughts might not cut it. Or, when you feel so angry you can’t think clearly, you won’t be able to have a productive problem-solving conversation. 

Sometimes, it’s helpful to calm your nervous system first. Changing your body’s physiology can calm both your brain and your body.

That’s where TIPP comes in. It involves four strategies that can change your body's physiology. And when you've calmed your nervous system down, managing your emotions becomes much easier.