Cultivating more connection in our lives can significantly boost both mental and physical health. mentalhealth
Serotonin, specifically, is also believed to play a role in regulating digestion and appetite, sleep, memory, and sexual health. Hence, taking steps to get more connected is a powerful way to help boost overall mental and physical health. Fear can get in the way of creating connection. When we experience fear,
, not connective mode. Before we can connect, our brain needs to feel safe. In order to feel connected, we have to help regulate, or quiet, the typically overactive fight-flight-freeze limbic response of the brain. activating our prefrontal cortex . The prefrontal cortex regulates emotions, creates rational thought, and allows us to feel calm. The prefrontal cortex is the newest part of our brain both evolutionarily and individually, so it requires extra intentional practice and training to teach it to override our fearful brain. When we can start to feel more in control of our brain's reactions, this allows us to connect more often and meaningfully to ourselves, each other, and the world around us.
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