Last but not least in hormones involved in the fight-flight-freeze-fawn response is Norepinephrine. Norepinephrine works alongside Epinephrine. Its primary purpose is to invoke arousal. Similar to the purpose of Epinephrine, it serves as a backup system of sorts.

Endorphins are chemicals that our body releases when it is in pain or is under stress. These chemicals help in reducing emotional distress, relieving pain, and offering a sense of well-being. These chemicals interact with receptors in the brain that help in lessening our perception of pain.

Oxytocin is a powerful hormone that acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain. It plays a crucial role in reproduction, childbirth, and childcare. It is also involved in broader social behavior and cognition. Often called the “love hormone” due to its pair-bonding, it reinforces attachment between mother-infant as well as adult romantic relationships.

Metacognition is quite simply “thinking about thinking”. It involves conscious awareness of one’s thoughts. Separating the thought from you, the onlooker. This emboldening idea lends the notion that if we have the ability to observe our thoughts, we may possibly have the power to change our thoughts.

Metta meditation is one of many types of Buddhist Meditation. The term is derived from the Pali language, meaning friendliness, amity, goodwill, benevolence, loving-kindness, and active interest in others. The goal of such meditation is to cultivate kindness for oneself and for all those around us. The main technique of this meditation involves reciting positive affirmations towards oneself and these surrounding beings.

The ego is the psychological component of the personality that is represented by our conscious decision-making process.

Egosyntonic refers to values, feelings, and behaviors that are in harmony with the needs and goals of the ego, and one's ideal self-image.

Egodystonic is the opposite, wherein, one's thoughts and behaviors conflict with the needs and goals of one's ego and ideal self-image.

In psychology, projection is a defense mechanism, wherein one may attribute intolerable thoughts, impulses, urges, or feelings that they do not want to admit, onto other people.

This is another defense mechanism, involving an inability to consciously acknowledge feelings, desires, thoughts, or facets of reality that may be too painful or unacceptable for the self.

Conscious relaxation involves becoming conscious of your mind and body and then relaxing them by “letting go”. In this state, you are experiencing the release of tension without distraction in the mind.

This is a state of deep rest that allows you to change your body's response to stressful situations, both external and internal. It is an inborn mechanism and is vital for reducing the negative effects of psychological, emotional, and physical wear and tear on our bodies and minds.

Chakras refer to various energy centers that correlate to specific internal organs and nerve bundles in the body. The 7 major chakras run from the top of your head to the base of your spine. A high-stress environment, trauma, loss, may create blockages in energy flow that may manifest into anxiety and worry. One way to stabilize or unblock these imbalanced chakras is by partaking in somatic interventions to promote holistic healing and well-being.

The root chakra represents our foundation. It is located in the base of our spine, in the tailbone area. When the root chakra is open we feel secure in embracing challenges on our own two feet. When blocked, we feel unstable as though our grounding is shaky.

The Sacral Chakra helps inform how we relate to the emotion of others and our own. It also governs creativity and sexual energy. Those with a blocked sacral chakra could experience a lack of control in their lives. Located in our lower abdomen, 2 inches below the navel.

The Solar Plexus Chakra speaks on your self-confidence, self-work, and self-efficacy. If your solar plexus chakra is blocked, you might feel overwhelming amounts of shame and self-doubt. Those with an open solar plexus chakra are free to express their true selves. Located in your upper abdomen.

The heart Chakra is the bridge between the lower chakras (linked to maternity) and upper chakras (linked to spirituality). This chakra influences our ability to receive and give love. Someone with a blocked Anahata will struggle to fully open up to the people in their life. If someone's Anahata is open, they can experience deep compassion and empathy. Located in the center of the chest.

The Throat Chakra gives voice to the heart chakra and controls our ability to communicate our personal power. Someone with a blocked throat chakra will feel like they have trouble finding the words to say how they truly feel.

The Third-Eye Chakra controls our ability to see the big picture, seek and impart wisdom, imagine, and connect to our intuition. Often called the eye of the soul. Located in the forehead between both eyes.

The Crown Chakra is the highest chakra, sitting at the crown of the head and represents our ability to be fully connected spiritually. When you fully open your crown chakra—you're able to access higher consciousness. Located at the very top of the head.