If you find yourself struggling regularly with stress, there’s tool that you can use that will really help. It’s free, it’s easy, and the results can be instantaneous.
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Today’s clip is from episode 227 of the podcast with Dr. Andrew Huberman, a professor of neuroscience at Stanford University School of Medicine.
In this clip, he explains why learning to control our nervous system is so important for our health and happiness and shares a powerful tool that can immediately reduce stress and anxiety.
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Actionable Insights
1. Control Your Nervous System
Learn to control your autonomic nervous system to improve your entire life, both mentally and physically, by being able to activate, relax, focus, and sleep as needed.
2. Execute Physiological Sigh
When feeling stressed or anxious, perform a physiological sigh: take two rapid inhales through the nose (a big one followed by a small ‘sneak-in’ of air) and then a long, complete exhale through the mouth, repeating once or twice for immediate stress reduction.
3. Recalibrate Mind Via Body
When your thoughts are racing or not where you want them to be, use physical actions and body-based practices to recalibrate your state of mind, gaining a new, calmer perspective on mental challenges.
4. Master Decompression Skills
Actively learn and utilize zero-cost tools to decompress and calm down quickly, as many people are skilled at hard work but struggle with relaxation.
5. Raise Stress Threshold Daily
Engage in short, daily practices (e.g., 5 minutes a day) to proactively raise your stress threshold, making you less susceptible to stress triggers.
6. Use Physical Practices
When feeling overwhelmed or ‘back on your heels,’ engage in physical practices to get out of your head and regain a sense of strength and control.
7. Journal Daily for Anxiety
Practice a little bit of journaling each day, even if informal, as placing anxieties and stresses onto paper can help expunge them.
8. Practice Morning Light Viewing
Incorporate some morning light viewing into your daily routine as a simple practice to help regulate your nervous system.