Before, scientists thought that the
‘limbic system’, which is “a set of brain structures occurring
above the brain stem but below the wrinkled, walnut-shaped cortex”, was solely responsible for the production and management
of emotions. Recent studies have shown that although the source of emotional
impulses comes from this region of the brain, our expression of a certain
emotion is however linked to the processes of the prefrontal cortex. This is
the “cortical brain structure located just behind the forehead which is
associated with judgment and decision making” Therefore feeling an emotion automatically
connects to/links up with how we react to them, all
thanks the magical structure of the brain.
Can almost act as the instinct-
animals have almost no control of the expression of their emotions due to a
structural less active part of the limbic system compared to humans. Therefore
from what they feel and what their emotions tell them, they instinctively act
upon it. For example, scared animals with instinctively run and hide.
Whereas with humans, the structure
of our brain allow us to reflect on our emotions and feelings before we act
upon them. Being emotionally resilient is an indication that using that part of
the brain is strong/has had experience in use.
"A
self-aware person is awake and responsible rather than asleep. They are
conscious of what they are feeling and can use their understanding of their
emotion to change how they act."
- It is almost like we can step
back from our place and watch our reaction from the emotions like it was
someone else.
“People's ability to change the way they
experience emotion is important for two reasons: first because it means that
people have a real, if limited, capacity to snap out of negative emotions that
don't serve them, and second because choosing to snap out of negative emotions
is usually a good decision that can have a positive influence on one's overall
health.”
*Dance is related to movement, and
maybe muscle memory is an automatic response? Maybe dancers need to be more
aware of the link between our bodies and our actions form emotions, to find out
what the best ‘move’ is in tricky situation.
E.g on stage, sometimes I hardly
remember what actually happens, just more the feeling. I rely and trust all the
work from the rehearsals and training, and my technique, to stand me in good
stead to let it just happen. This helps me perform and enjoy. What I remember
is the feelings I get on stage. If I focus too much on what I am actually
doing, or a correction, I get scared or don’t concentrate as well. Concentration,
as well as trust, is vital on stage!
However the whole build up towards
those few precious moments on stage helps hugely in how you perform, and how
you feel afterwards- If you feel content and fulfillment, and reward?
How you approach on what to work on
effectively, how your emotions are focused in the right direction in order to
prepare yourself and get yourself ready I think would help hugely! It is the
worst not feeling prepared, you feel bare, insecure, and so your emotions and
energies aren’t fully directed to the feeling of joy and fulfillment on stage.
This is, however, how I feel!
Mills, H., Dombeck, M., June 2005. Emotional Resilience, MentalHelp.net
(online). Available at: http://www.mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=5780&cn=298
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