Sometimes we all need to walk away. Do you ever have a situation where you’re putting yourself in a place where your mind is receiving stress signals, but you’re ignoring them? Let’s dive into exactly what happens in your brain in a situation where you need to walk away. The amygdala is a part of the brain which is responsible for evaluating situations and determining responses. In a stressful situation, it becomes hyperactive, which gives symptoms like fear, discomfort, and anxiety. The prefrontal cortex, our thinking part of the brain, is in charge of our decisions and self-control. This can be affected by chronic stress, which gives the “Cloudy Mind” impression. More areas of the brain are being affected by the release of unhealthy stress hormones, by choosing to walk away, you interrupt the stress cycle, which is the best way for you to regain control of those raging thoughts. Cortisol and adrenaline, (which is released by the amygdala,) will also not be produced at such a high rate when you choose to walk away. It’s important to look out for our Neuro-Wellbeing and Self development by making sure we’re not putting ourselves in uncomfortable situations. It may feel like defeat, but remember, it’s discernment.
Just a quick message from me to you. Until next,
-R.J.
Neuro-Wellbeing & The Developing Self 
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