Name It to Tame It Worksheet

The science behind "Name It to Tame It" involves recognizing and labeling emotional responses as they occur, which activates the prefrontal cortex and reduces stress responses from the amygdala, helping individuals gain control over their emotional experiences and fostering emotional regulation over time.

An example of this technique could be a person feeling anxious before a presentation; by consciously stating, "I feel anxious," they create a mental distance from the emotion, allowing them to manage their anxiety more effectively and focus on their performance.

Taming emotions refers to the process of gaining control over one's emotional states and responses, reducing their intensity, and preventing them from negatively impacting behavior.