How does high levels of cortisol make us feel?
Anxious
Angry
Agitated
All of the above
Cortisol gives us a calm warm feeling.
What are some of the physical sensations of cortisol?
beating heart
sweaty palms
tension in muscles
wobbly knees
unsettled stomach
reduced language abilities
incontinence
How can we reduce our levels of cortisol?
Hold our breath.
Worry about the past and the future.
Breathe deeply
Use negative self talk such as 'I'm such an idiot'.
What is the name of the state our body goes into when our cortisol is high?
Sleep
Fight/Flight/Freeze response
Grumpy
Meditation
