Emotions (from Lat. Emoveo - "shock", "excite") - subjective reactions to any external and internal stimuli. Emotions accompany all life processes, they are caused by situations that exist in reality or only in our imagination. In other words, this is a person's personal attitude to what is happening to him.

Scientists argue a lot about how harmful negative emotions are for health. It is believed that in reasonable amounts, stress is even beneficial, since it helps the body to be in good shape and act quickly. But prolonged exposure to any strong emotion, both positive and negative, is fraught with health problems.

Modern medicine has accumulated enough data that confirm that the nature of most diseases is psychosomatic and the health of body and mind are interrelated and interdependent. The English neurophysiologist, Nobel Prize laureate Charles Sherrington established the following pattern: first, an emotional experience occurs, then autonomic and somatic changes in the body. German scientists have established a connection between each individual human organ with a specific part of the brain through nerve pathways. Americans are developing the theory of diagnosing diseases based on the mood of a person and expressing the possibility of preventing the disease before it begins to develop. This is facilitated by preventive therapy to improve mood and accumulate positive emotions.

It is important to understand here that it is not simple grief that provokes a somatic illness, but long-term negative experiences - they weaken the immune system and make us defenseless. It is understandable why Christianity classifies anger, envy and despondency as mortal sins: each such mood can lead to serious illness with a sad outcome.

Emotions and oriental medicine

Representatives of oriental medicine also find a connection between emotions and various organs and systems of the body. For example, kidney problems can be caused by feelings of fear, weak will, and self-doubt. The kidneys are responsible for growth and development, their correct work is especially important in childhood, for this reason, Chinese medicine calls for raising courage and self-confidence in children. Lung problems can be associated with chronic sadness. Respiratory dysfunction, in turn, can cause many comorbidities. The treatment of atopic dermatitis from the point of view of oriental medicine should begin with an examination of all organs, including the lungs.

Lack of vitality and enthusiasm will negatively affect the work of the heart. The main organ, according to Chinese medicine, is contraindicated in poor sleep, depression and despair. Irritation, anger and resentment affect liver function. The consequences of an imbalance in the liver can be very severe - headaches and even breast cancer.

Working with stress

If a person constantly suffers from any difficult experiences, sooner or later they manifest themselves as muscle clamps on the face, neck, chest, shoulders, arms, lower back, in the pelvis and legs - in general, the whole body suffers. If these conditions are temporary and you manage to get rid of the negative emotions that provoke them, then there is no cause for concern. However, chronic muscle tightness can lead to the development of various somatic diseases.

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Hidden emotions turn into toxins that accumulate in tissues, poisoning the body.

Suppression of the emotions of pitta dosha (anger and hatred) can cause food sensitivities that worsen pitta (spicy, smoked, fried, tomato, eggplant) in people with pitta constitution. This can lead to increased stomach acidity, heartburn, diarrhea, skin irritation, and high blood pressure.

People with a kapha constitution who suppress the emotions of kapha dosha (attachment, greed) are sensitive to food that worsens kapha (dairy products). This can result in constipation and wheezing in the lungs.

Sometimes an imbalance that gives rise to a painful process first occurs in the body, and then manifests itself in the mind and leads to a certain emotional background. Vata dosha disorder provokes fear, depression and nervousness. Excess Pitta in the body causes anger, hatred and jealousy. Worsening kapha creates an exaggerated sense of pride and affection. The circle is closed.

Natural emotional reactions do not need to be restrained, it is only important to learn how to show them correctly. And in no case should feelings be suppressed, no matter how colored they may be.

How negative emotions affect health

• Apathy is a lethargic mood for a long time, regardless of the circumstances. This emotion can cause severe throat problems, frequent sore throats, and even loss of voice.
• Guilt - Feeling guilty about everything you do can lead to chronic headaches.
• Irritation - If literally everything irritates you, do not be surprised by the frequent bouts of nausea that medications do not save you from.
• Resentment - Persistent resentment is the cause of chronic gastritis, ulcers, constipation and diarrhea.
• Anger - An angry person is easily upset about failure, and his behavior is impulsive. As a result, the liver suffers.
• Excessive joy dissipates energy. When a person is focused solely on getting pleasure, he is not able to hold on to energy, he seeks more and more powerful stimulation. The result is uncontrollable anxiety, insomnia, and despair. And such people often have heart pains.
• Sadness - stops the flow of energy. A person who has gone into an experience of sadness breaks away from the world, his feelings dry up. Protecting himself from the joys of attachment and the pain of loss, he arranges his life in such a way as to avoid the risks and whims of passion, becomes inaccessible for true intimacy. All this is fraught with asthma, constipation and frigidity.
• Loneliness - a person in isolation becomes cold, hard and spiritless. In the body, this is manifested by arthritis, hearing loss and senile dementia.

Tips to help improve your emotional state:

1. Learn to be kind to others, no matter what happens. Imagine how nice it is to live in a world full of people you treat well!
2. Practice attention gymnastics. Remembering this or that event in our life, we cause and fix in the body the physiological reactions corresponding to the event. Returning to joyful events, we become healthier and more harmonious. And when we turn to unpleasant memories and re-experience negative emotions, the stress reaction is consolidated in the body. Learning to discern and practice positive reactions and memories is very important.
3. Do yoga, swimming, jogging, sign up for the gym. Proper, but not excessive, physical activity is a great way to relieve stress. Meditation and breathing practices help to get back to emotional norm very well.
4. Talk to those closest to you more often. A soulful conversation with a beloved friend can be very rewarding.
5. Go to the mirror and look at yourself. Pay attention to the corners of the lips - if they are lowered down, it means that something constantly worries you, saddens. Try to find something positive in any situation, take the complexities of life as challenges or lessons. Do not make hasty decisions, let go of the situation for a while, and the decision will come. And with him and a good mood.
6. Every day, wake up with a smile, listen to your favorite music more often, communicate with cheerful people who give a good mood, and do not take away your precious energy.

Boris Ragozin is a Ayurvedic doctor with over 15 years of practice. Head of the Department of Ayurvedic Medicine, ICM RUDN University, Higher Medical Education (RUDN University).

The social environment of the organization at any time requires increased control by the management. Comfortable environment and confidential communication of the staff ensure the stable operation of the organization. During a crisis, the importance of monitoring the internal situation increases. The negative social background weakens the company from the inside, leading to financial losses. It is important not to miss a deterioration in the situation before changes in the social environment begin to affect financial performance.

The concept of the psychological state of the team

It's not about the mood of the employees as such. The psychological state of the team is understood as the level of employee involvement in the work process, the willingness to perform their functions and ensure the previous level of the company's viability in the face of negative changes in the external environment. A decline in employee sentiment leads to a decrease in business activity and losses in the quality of work performed.

With the deterioration of the morale of specialists, the likelihood of conflicts increases. In a crisis, the amount of available resources decreases, uncertainty "presses" on employees, which cannot but affect the work. Therefore, maintaining a healthy microclimate is one of the primary tasks of an HR manager. Difficult conditions exclude healthy competition. In its place come distortion of data, hiding information, promotion due to the joint efforts of the team. Meeting personal needs comes to the fore, rather than caring for the interests of the company.

The main task in a crisis situation is to prevent the spread of negativity among colleagues. Crisis tends to take over the minds very quickly, so individual work must be supported by collective action. The following actions will help to normalize the morale of employees.

Defining key values

Working with values ​​gives employees direction in times of crisis, helps them take a fresh look at what is worth keeping. Along with this, it becomes possible to revise the approach to daily functionality. It depends on the manager what the inflection point will lead to. The result can be both a divergence of interests in the team, and cohesion. The proclamation of trust, respect and mutual assistance as values ​​allows the company to increase the level of protection of the company from external negative influences. Removing the internal barriers of the hierarchy helps to relieve tension. A specialist should feel confident, even if his opinion is at odds with the opinion of others.

Correcting the mood of the management team

A manager's concern is quickly communicated to employees at all levels. If the manager makes informed decisions, refuses to panic, his actions are clear and predictable, the efficiency of business processes remains the same. A senior manager, when properly managed, does not try to make his subordinates to blame for the problems of the company. One of the most important managerial skills is the ability to act calmly in high-risk situations, transforming a source of stress into a growth perspective.

Expanding capacity

A difficult period for the company is characterized by a reduction in the number of personnel. The reason for this may be the decision of the management, or the employees themselves. At the same time, the company retains those who are loyal to changes and understand the difficulty of the situation. The situation allows us to revise the approach to management and use innovations that go beyond the usual measures.

Innovations always cause resistance from the collective, but in this case they are explained by the natural order of things. Subordinates are convinced that change is not a worsening of the situation, but the disclosure of untapped opportunities.

To stabilize the atmosphere in the office, attention is paid to the elements of the VUCA concept based on uncertainty and ambiguity. In normal situations, such actions are excessive, and in times of crisis, they help to cope with instability. The Japanese approach to personnel management is also effective, containing a mandatory training system and taking into account the individuality of a specialist.

The team will feel confident if management begins to take an interest in the opinions of subordinates. Conducting surveys will also help identify problem areas and make objective changes.

Collaboration with staff

There are 2 approaches that allow to normalize the emotional state of the team:

• transmission of information about the real position of the company in the industry and the latest news;
• joint development of measures to minimize negative consequences and optimize work processes.

You should not allow the formation of an information vacuum. The lack of information attracts negativity, and people tend to see the situation as worse than it is. The spread of pessimistic ideas stops with the introduction of the "criticize - suggest" principle. Constructive conversation reduces the activity of negative people.

To reduce the discomfort in the team will help the places equipped for rest on the territory of the office. These can be areas for coffee breaks or individual relaxation. Communities of interest and corporate games are also useful.

A crisis, if properly managed, reveals hidden opportunities and eliminates ineffective employees. A competent approach to change will strengthen the company's position in the industry and form a loyal, efficient team.

4. Health: physical, moral and mental

In the formula of the way of life S = V ? t the life time (t) is determined by your health. The stronger your health, the longer the path of your life, the longer and richer you can live your life (and maybe several lives will fit into it). But health is not only the physical aspect, when you are in good shape and nothing hurts. These are all the consequences and results of the synthesis of all three components of health, which we will talk about further.

So, health consists of three components:

1) physical health;

2) moral health;

3) mental health.

Let's consider each of them separately.

1. Physical health

It is important to feel strength, energy, muscle tone. To do this, you need to maintain your physical health in an optimal state for you. It is not necessary to become a fanatic in this matter: exercise every day, go to the gym, run in the stadium every day. It is enough to choose such a mode of physical activity, which will be optimal for you. How to choose? Empirically. Act gradually: first, exercise every day, then once a week a stadium, or a hall, or a pool. Over time, the body will get used to the stress and will let you know whether you need to increase it or not.

Most likely, an increase will be needed, because once a week is not enough. But everything is individual for everyone. For example, I do exercises every day in the morning and 2 times a week I run in the stadium with weights after classes on the bar and parallel bars or swim in the pool. In summer, instead of running, I can play football. This was enough for me to increase muscle tone and body endurance in six months, as well as pump the muscles of the back, chest, shoulders, arms and legs. All this gave me the opportunity to feel fresher, more energetic on the path of life! By the way, pumping muscles and endurance brought positive results in my personal life! Especially endurance!

If a person does not play sports, he starts having problems in everything, especially, sorry, in his personal life.

Dmitry Anatolyevich Medvedev

It also makes sense to do exercises aimed at developing your energy. There are many different techniques: as they say, choose what you like. These exercises allow energy to flow through your body faster. They develop your sensitivity to the energy channels of the body. The speed of the flow of energy and information flows in the body increases, which makes it possible to feel better, better understand, and quickly master new knowledge, skills, and abilities.

2. Moral health

Moral health includes:

Adequacy of perception of reality;

Adequacy of the course of mental processes;

A kind attitude towards people (this can also include charity).

3. Mental health

Mental and moral health are somehow intertwined, complementing each other. Mental health is when a person has a blissful state of mind: he is cheerful, cheerful, kindly attuned to people, open to new things.

Mental health tools include:

1) visiting theaters / concerts;

2) watching films;

3) listening to music;

4) attendance at seminars / trainings;

5) reading literature;

6) travel;

8) warm and sincere communication with friends and like-minded people.

For myself, for example, I would also include riding a motorcycle, sailing on a yacht, playing the saxophone.

That is, the tools of mental health are such activities, with the help of which a person achieves harmony, peace of mind. They switch it from a work state (intellectual or physical employment) to a state of "intellectual rest". In this state, intellectual activity takes place in a playful way. As in childhood, when we played. But the game was just a showcase: the main thing that happened during the game was that we studied, developed, learned new things. The same mechanism kicks in when we use the mental health tools.

Thus, the synthesis of the physical, moral and mental aspects gives a person good health. And good health is a broader concept than just a beautiful physical shell. This, in addition to muscle tone and the absence of disease, also moral convictions, the foundations of the personality, love for people, the creation of good - charity. It is also an interested, developing personality. Such a person has interests, hobbies, hobbies. On the one hand, he is directed inward (studying himself), and on the other, he is a “secular person”: he attends events, premieres, he is aware of what's new in literature, art, music, cinema.

It turns out that health is a whole complex of measures, thanks to which a healthy person can be considered an integral person!

That's why time (t) from life path formulas (S = V ? t) determined by human health. And health depends on you, and only on you! The length of the life path is only in your hands.