21/12/2025
Are you in the ‘fight or flight’ mode or the ‘rest and digest’ mode?
Unfortunately many people spend a lot of their life in the ‘fight or flight’ mode, or sympathetic dominance. While we need this ‘mode’ at times, it can be damaging if we can’t get out of it.
See which signs connect with you-
Signs of sympathetic dominance (fight/flight)
• Shallow or chest breathing
• Racing thoughts, difficulty relaxing
• Tight jaw, shoulders, or stomach
• Cold hands or feet
• Digestive issues (bloating, constipation)
• Feeling “wired but tired”
• Difficulty sleeping despite exhaustion
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Signs of parasympathetic activation (rest/digest)
• Slow, deep belly breathing
• Warm hands and feet
• Feeling calm or grounded
• Hunger cues return
• Improved digestion
• Natural sighing or yawning
• Feeling emotionally safe or connected
Most people with chronic stress spend too much time in sympathetic mode.
Reflexology has been shown to reduce the ‘fight or flight’ mode and help your body and mind come out of it to truly relax and reset.
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