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Neuroscience: Subtle limbic threats

Subtle threats can be even more manipulative than strong reactions. They are quiet but they are still there, subtly scheming and guiding your actions.

All you know is that you do not feel like having the conversation, even though another part of you knows it is necessary.

Subtle threats to Be SAFE and Certain




It is easy to ignore subtle messages from the limbic system, but they are still manipulating you and encouraging you to avoid a necessary conversation. Take a look at the threats to Be SAFE and Certain that you might be experiencing. Note down which are preventing you from having these conversations.

Belonging

Belonging

Belonging

 A mild Belonging threat might appear as a concern that your relationship with the other person may be damaged or they will reject you. 

Status

Belonging

Belonging

 A mild Status threat might appear as a concern that you will not be respected or your position or authority may be questioned. 

Autonomy

Belonging

Autonomy

 If you feel a mild Autonomy threat, you might be concerned that you will be told what to do and that your contribution will not be included. 

Fairness

Expectation

Autonomy

 A mild Fairness threat might appear as a concern about being unfair yourself, or that your conversation will lead to an unfair result. 

Expectation

Expectation

Expectation

 If you have a mild Expectations threat, you might worry that you will be disappointed and will not get the result you want. 

Certainty

Expectation

Expectation

 A mild certainty threat might appear as a concern that their response will be unpredictable and you will not know what to do next. 

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