Have you ever been in a disagreement with someone — or with yourself — and felt utterly stuck? As though there is only one way to see the situation, and any other view is simply wrong? If so, you've experienced what happens when the mind locks into a single perspective. It's uncomfortable, and it can make even small conflicts feel overwhelming.

When you perceive a crisis situation, your body immediately kicks into high gear. Your breathing becomes shallow and rapid. Your heart starts pounding. Your muscles tense up. Adrenaline floods your system.