02/02/2026
If you're not stressed.... you're lying to yourself. π
How do you come back to balance in this crazy world we are living in?
You can reclaim control of your stress response by stimulating your Vagus Nerve - this nerve communicates with all of your major organs, and by stimulating it with this easy exercise you can give it a message of safety, moving your body from sympathetic 'fight or flight' response back to parasympathetic 'rest & digest' balance.
Humming is an amazing "massage" for your vagus nerve!
Try humming for a few minutes and let the vibration warm and loosen your throat, and your vagus nerve will receive the message that you are not under threat. This helps to calm your breathing, slow your heart rate, and restore your digestion (which is really susceptible to stress, and responds by going off line - big no bueno).
Share this tip with your stressed out friend π€ and let me know what song you're humming in the comments!
You can find my podcast with more vagus nerve information and exercise at HappifiedLife.com + search 'vagus nerve'