@your.betterself: You cannot tame the river into submission; you can only learn to flow with it The emotional brain reacts quickly and strongly, often before the rational brain has time to process what is happening. That is why emotions can override logic, even when you already know something is harmful or does not make sense. The emotional brain is driven by feelings, memories, fear, and instinct. The rational brain works more slowly, analysing facts and consequences. When emotions become intense, the emotional brain takes control and reasoning becomes harder to access. #emotionalintelligence #emotionalbrain #mentalhealth #selfdevelopment #yourbetterself