Unlocking Your Emotional Headquarters: The Inside Out Approach to Cognomovement

Remember Inside Out? That Pixar animated gem where our emotions – Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust – are tiny characters living in a control room, messing with our day-to-day life?

Well, if only life were that simple, right?

Looking back at my own 'emotional' dashboard from the past, and I’d probably find Anger trying to reboot the system while Joy’s off on an unauthorised holiday. But actually – it’s not that far off from reality.

Our emotions are driving the show, and the trick is learning how to work with them instead of being taken on one of their wild rollercoaster rides.

This is where Cognomovement steps in, making you the director of your own Inside Out story, giving you a front-row seat to what’s happening behind the scenes in your emotional headquarters. And before you start imagining a mini version of yourself waving a baton, think of Cognomovement as the ultimate emotional reset button that helps you shift the balance of power between your inner Joy, Sadness, Anger – you name it.

How Inside Out Nails Our Emotional Reality

In Inside Out, we see how Riley’s emotions are constantly at odds. Joy is all about keeping things light and happy, while Sadness just wants to curl up in a blanket and cry for a bit (totally relatable, by the way). As Riley faces changes in her life, these emotions struggle for control, and it’s clear that when one emotion dominates, things get a little…chaotic. But by the end of the film, we get this realisation – all emotions have a purpose. They’re all part of what makes us human.

Now, while Pixar has given us a pretty adorable visual representation of emotional conflicts, in real life, we’re not always sitting around watching Joy and Anger fight for the controls in high-definition. What we do experience, though, are the result: stress, anxiety, frustration, and that vague feeling of being "off" without quite knowing why.

Enter Cognomovement: Your Real-Life Emotional Control Room

Now, here’s where Cognomovement comes in. Imagine if you could take that swirling mess of emotions (picture Fear gripping the controls like a horror movie extra) and shift the dynamics, like turning the volume up or down on each one. That’s essentially what Cognomovement does. It’s not about shutting down Sadness or booting Anger out of the room – they all have jobs to do, after all – but rather, it helps you find balance and create new patterns so they’re not dominating your entire experience.

Just like Joy had to learn that Sadness was essential for deeper emotional growth, Cognomovement works by helping you acknowledge and understand your emotions without getting stuck in them. It creates a physical shift in your body leading to a perspective switch in the brain, allowing you to process emotional patterns that are no longer serving you – like when Anger takes the wheel during rush hour traffic (we’ve all been there).

The Mind-Body Connection

One of the clever things Inside Out shows is how emotions influence Riley’s actions. Her reactions to life changes – like moving to a new city – are driven by her emotional responses. Cognomovement taps into this same mind-body connection, helping you become more aware of how emotions are physically impacting you.

Think of it this way: when your body feels a certain way (say, that knot in your stomach when Fear is on full alert), your emotions tend to follow. Cognomovement breaks this cycle by working with both your brain and body to create shifts in energy. It’s like giving Joy, Anger, and the rest of the gang a new script – one that allows them to work together instead of sabotaging each other.

Shifting Emotional States with Cognomovement

In Inside Out, we watch as Riley’s emotional state shifts from pure joy to confusion, anger, and eventually sadness as she struggles with the move. With Cognomovement, I'm giving you a tool that allows you to make similar emotional shifts, but consciously. Instead of being at the mercy of your emotions, Cognomovement calms that feeling allowing the brain to have a new perspective – which is the coolest bit.

Through simple movements and focus, Cognomovement allows you to process emotional energy that’s stuck, giving you the ability to experience your emotions without them running the show. It’s as if you can gently guide Sadness away from hitting the big red “meltdown” button, or tell Fear that it’s okay to take a breather once in a while.

The Power of Emotional Integration

The key takeaway from Inside Out? It’s not about eliminating emotions; it’s about integrating them. Joy alone doesn’t make life meaningful. It’s the balance between all of our emotions that creates depth. The same goes for Cognomovement. You’re not trying to 'shut down' any particular emotion, but instead, learning to integrate them into a healthy, balanced whole.

Cognomovement isn’t just a tool to shift emotional energy – it’s a way to bring all your emotional players to the table, allowing them to coexist in a way that supports your growth. And just like Riley, you’ll find that when you embrace all your emotions, not just the shiny, happy ones, you’ll feel more grounded, more present, and more you.

Conclusion: Be the Director of Your 'Inside Out'

So, the next time your emotions feel like they’re running the show, think of Cognomovement as your backstage pass to calm the chaos. Whether it’s Anger, Worry, or Stress taking centre stage, Cognomovement helps you gently shift those emotions, bringing them back into balance. Just like in Inside Out, every emotion has its role, but instead of them leading you down a path of stress, anxiety or cravings, Cognomovement allows you to calm those emotional storms. You’re not trying to eliminate the emotions – you’re just finding peace in the balance, without needing a crew of tiny characters to sort it all out!

????Ready to Take Control of Your Emotional Story?????

If you’re feeling like your emotions have been running the show for too long, now’s the time to try Cognomovement. Whether it's stress, worry, or frustration leading the way, you can shift your emotional balance and find calm. Book your Cognomovement session today and discover how to bring your emotional control room into harmony – no tiny characters required! ??

Karen x

P.S Can't wait to see Inside Out 2!

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