— CORE 5

Regulate

05  Regulate

Give your nervous system a chance to recover.

You can't eliminate every source of stress. You can create moments that tell your body it's allowed to slow down now. Which activities work is deeply individual, which is why this one is a search rather than a prescription.

THE RULE
Practice at least one intentional nervous system regulation activity every day.

STARTING TODAY

Use the physiological sigh: inhale through your nose, take a second short inhale on top of it, then exhale slowly through your mouth. Three to five rounds. Under a minute, and it works anywhere.