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Physiological State Anchoring

Meaning

The clinical process of deliberately linking specific environmental cues or behavioral inputs to desired, repeatable physiological and cognitive states, thereby creating a stable and predictable internal environment. Anchoring aims to establish robust, conditioned responses that reliably trigger states like Cognitive Alertness Induction in the morning or deep rest in the evening. This practice leverages the brain’s associative learning capacity to reinforce healthy hormonal secretion timing and circadian rhythm stability. It is a powerful tool for enhancing resilience and maintaining high performance under stress.