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The third-person trick can help cool tough emotions
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The third-person trick can help cool tough emotions

Here’s a surprisingly simple way to get some distance from a tough emotion: talk to yourself using your own name instead of “I.” If a colleague’s criticism has upset you, asking “Why is Alex upset?” may help you pause and think more clearly before responding. In studies, this approach reduced emotional brain activity within a second and also helped people reflect on painful memories with more distance. So, next time emotions run high, try looking at the moment as if it were happening to someone else.
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