11/14/2025
Did you know that the chemical reaction that creates an emotion only lasts 90 seconds? 🧠⏱️
According to neuroscientist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, if a feeling lasts longer, it’s because we’re keeping it alive with our thoughts by replaying the story and retriggering the chemistry.
Want to deal with emotions more effectively? Pause, breathe, and let the 90 seconds pass. THEN choose how you want to respond.