The Journal
Emotional Regulation
Insights
Practical articles on nervous system science and tools you can use in real life.
Why Emotional Regulation Is State-Dependent, Not a Fixed Trait
Emotional regulation is less a fixed personality trait than a state-dependent skill shaped by stress, context and biology, which means it can be changed.
Why Small Changes Often Have Surprisingly Big Effects
Small changes can create surprisingly big effects by exploiting feedback loops, thresholds, and habits. Here’s how tiny shifts reshape behavior over time.
Why Transitions Feel So Hard (And How To Make Them Easier)
Transitions and context switching quietly tax your brain, energy, and mood. Understanding what is happening under the surface can make change feel lighter.
Why Willpower Often Fails Under Stress
Willpower often fails under stress because the brain shifts into survival mode, draining the mental resources self-control depends on—and that can be changed.
Why Your Brain Picks Safety Before Logic
Your brain was built to keep you alive, not to win arguments. Here’s why the mind so often prioritizes safety over logic, and how to work with that design.