Mental Health Today

Welcome to the first episode of my podcast show! I’m John Cordray and I’m a licensed therapist and entrepreneur. I’d like to take a few moments to talk about the three Cognitive Zones and how we can get into what I call ‘The Green Zone’. Each of us experiences certain levels of emotions throughout the day. Whether we’re feeling angry, anxious, or happy, these are our Cognitive Zones. The first zone is the Red Zone. This is when our emotions become so intense that we become overwhelmed and unable to think rationally. When in this zone, we are unable to take in information and problem-solving skills become almost non-existent. The second zone is the Yellow Zone. This is when we’re feeling slightly anxious or agitated. Our emotions are still higher than normal, but we’re still able to think and problem-solve. The third and last zone is the Green Zone. This is when we’re feeling good and capable to handle daily tasks and challenges. It’s important to know when you’re in each of these zones so that you can t