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There's a tiny part of the brain that helps us to protect Keeping us safe from harm, hurt or even neglect We call it our guard dog but you really want the fact It's called the amygdala, can you remember that What does it do? Fight Freeze or Flee It's job is keeping us safe it believes living in peace But it can get it wrong like a smoke alarm Like you burnt the toast and set it off when there is no harm Plus the amygdala has a way of stopping us being brave By not speaking up when we have something to say Sometimes it even stops us from trying again its true or Saying no to something we really don't want to do Asking your amygdala this question is key Is it a threat, challenge or opportunity 99 times we tend to forget That 99 times it is not a threat Asking your amygdala this question is key Is it a threat, challenge or opportunity 99 times we tend to forget That 99 times it is not a threat Being brave and being afraid go hand in hand Gotta talk to our guard dog and help it understand That if we are safe, we can do hard things And our heart might race but it does not mean That we should remain silent, avoid it or shrink Instead get your brave on and start to rethink That its ok to mess up, come last or speak your mind Tell the truth, set your boundary, clear is kind First you got to ask the question wait and see 99 times it's just a challenge or an opportunity First you got to ask the question wait and see 99 times it's just a challenge or an opportunity Asking your amygdala this question is key Is it a threat, challenge or opportunity 99 times we tend to forget That 99 times it is not a threat Asking your amygdala this question is key Is it a threat, challenge or opportunity 99 times we tend to forget That 99 times it is not a threat So how do we get our brave to be louder and more strong Than the fear in our stomach that something will go wrong Remind yourself nobody is perfect in the end Not even your older brother or overachieving friend We all get to stuff up, stumble, freak out and fail So tell that guard dog to chill and wag it's tail Say an affirmation that helps you feel strong Like - i've got this, i can be brave or get things wrong Tell your self limiting shark thoughts to take break It's time to shine, expand and take up space First you got to ask the question, wait and see Could it be a challenge or opportunity Asking your amygdala this question is key Is it a threat, challenge or opportunity 99 times we tend to forget That 99 times it is not a threat Asking your amygdala this question is key Is it a threat, challenge or opportunity 99 times we tend to forget That 99 times it is not a threat