6 ways to calm your nervous system fast — 60-Second Protocol
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Six resets for when stress spikes.
General relaxation techniques from NCCIH — not a treatment for anxiety disorders.
The protocol
| Slow breathing | Longer exhales than inhales shift you toward the calm branch of the nervous system. |
| Short walk | A few minutes of movement lowers tension and clears the head. |
| Step outside | Time in nature and daylight is linked with lower stress. |
| Muscle release | Tense then relax each muscle group to unwind body tension. |
| Brief mindfulness | A few minutes of focused attention eases the stress response. |
| Reach out | A quick connection with someone you trust buffers stress. |
Full transcript
Six resets for when stress spikes. Longer exhales than inhales shift you toward the calm branch of the nervous system. A few minutes of movement lowers tension and clears the head. Time in nature and daylight is linked with lower stress. Tense then relax each muscle group to unwind body tension. A few minutes of focused attention eases the stress response, and a quick connection with someone you trust buffers stress. These are general relaxation techniques, not a treatment for anxiety disorders. agegen.ai. Generate your prime age! ~~ Mr. Age
Sources
- https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/relaxation-techniques-what-you-need-to-know
- https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/stress
- https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/exercise-and-physical-activity/four-types-exercise-can-improve-your-health-and-physical
- https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/meditation-and-mindfulness-what-you-need-to-know
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