Regaining Calm: Why Connection Comes Before Correction (opens in new tab)

Much of how we respond to behaviour is shaped by a self-control mindset—the belief that if we explain, persuade, or apply consequences, change will follow. But neuroscience shows that when the brain’s gray brain survival systems are hyper-aroused, reasoning goes offline. In these moments, behaviour is driven by fear and anxiety, not choice. This is […] The post Regaining Calm: Why Connection Comes Before Correction appeared first on Self-Reg.