The Science of Emotional Resilience | Nandini Chatterjee Singh | TEDxKunskapsskolan Gurgaon Youth

Emotional Influence on Behavior - Emotions, both positive (experiencing approximately 300 per day) and negative (experiencing approximately 200 per day), significantly influence human behavior [2][3] - Emotions arise in the brain, with specific regions like the hypothalamus (expression), amygdala (intensity), and hippocampus (memory) playing key roles [4] - A neuroanatomical link exists between the emotional circuit and the decision-making circuit in the brain, indicating that emotions influence all decisions [6] Emotional Resilience - Building emotional resilience helps individuals cope with adversity, adapt to change, return to baseline after negative emotional states, and build well-being [8] - Emotional resilience can be taught, similar to other skills, by using a knowledge and practice approach that leverages the brain's neuroplasticity [8][9][10] - The brain matures at different rates, with the emotional cortex maturing earlier than the frontal decision-making cortex, which explains risk-taking behavior in adolescence [11] Strategies for Building Emotional Resilience - Building emotional resilience involves developing competencies within oneself, such as a sense of positive identity, self-awareness, and emotional literacy (naming over 250 emotions) [13][14] - Practices like deep breathing, delaying responses to anger, and critical thinking can help regulate emotions [15][16] - Building emotional resilience also involves creating a supportive environment through active listening, empathy, compassion, and healthy relationships [16][17]