More research at Leafyard this week. We're working hard on new features around the idea of 'cognitive reframing'. Why does your body respond almost identically to being stuck on the M25 versus watching England in the World Cup finals - yet one experience feels utterly maddening whilst the other feels exhilarating?

The physiological markers are remarkably similar: quickened pulse, shallow breathing, and heightened alertness. It's interesting that these identical bodily states transform into radically different emotional experiences purely through the stories we tell ourselves about them.

A while back, when a senior exec told me she experienced the same physical symptoms before major presentations as she did during panic attacks, we talked about these things could be seen as 'performance markers' rather than 'anxiety'. Simple reframing.

Through our work with thousands of professionals, we've observed that this cognitive reframing isn't merely psychological sleight of hand - it's a foundational skill for mental fitness. Just as elite athletes interpret pre-competition nervousness as readiness rather than fear, successful professionals can learn to harness their stress response productively.

Our in-the-works Leafyard features actually help teams track these interpretation patterns, revealing how we naturally frame similar physiological experiences. Our initial data shows that those who regularly practice reframing report 47% higher resilience scores and 31% better performance under pressure. Early days, but really exciting stuff.