Evoking Positive Memories Is a Powerful Resource
Denise Winn
August 30, 2022

Why what you remember matters.

Read the article here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/helping-humanity-thrive/202208/evoking-positive-memories-is-powerful-resource



KEY POINTS

  • When we are mentally stressed or highly emotional, we lose perspective.
  • Positive reminiscence activates the brain regions that can help calm us down and enable us to think straight.
  • It is a simple, powerful tool that anyone can use for reducing stress and distress.


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