Quick Nervous System Reset

When Your Brain Feels Like a Squirrel on Espresso: A 60-Second Nervous System Reset

You know that feeling when your brain is zipping in a hundred directions, your heart’s doing a drum solo, and the tiniest thing makes you want to scream into a pillow?

That’s me… on Mondays.

Or as I like to call it: Squirrel on Espresso Mode. 🐿️☕

This is your nervous system in high alert, doing its best impression of:

“Danger! Panic! There’s definitely a saber-toothed tiger nearby!”

Except there isn’t. It’s just…

• 37 unread emails

• A sink full of dishes

• And your kid asking for snacks for the seventh time today

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The One-Minute Fix

Good news: You can tame your inner espresso squirrel in 60 seconds or less with a simple nervous system reset. Here’s how:

1. Sit or stand comfortably.

Feet on the floor. Imagine you’re a calm, grounded oak tree.

2. Inhale through your nose for 4.

Feel your ribs expand like your lungs are giving your heart a gentle hug.

3. Hold for 4.

Just a soft pause—tell your body, “We’re safe.”

4. Exhale for 6.

Through your mouth, like you’re slowly blowing out birthday candles.

5. Repeat for 5 rounds.

Watch your shoulders drop, your heartbeat slow, and that squirrel finally… chill out.

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Why This Works

Your body has two modes:

• Fight or Flight → Frazzled Squirrel

• Rest and Digest → Chill Golden Retriever 🐾

This 4-4-6 breath pattern flips the switch, telling your nervous system to leave Fight-or-Flight Land and head to Chill-ville. Translation: less tension, clearer mind, fewer freak-outs over spilled coffee.

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Try It Right Now

Go on. One minute. I’ll wait.

Then notice:

• Is your chest less tight?

• Are your shoulders softer?

• Did the “world is ending” vibe calm down even a little?

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When You’re Ready to Go Deeper

If one minute of breathing feels this good, imagine 30 minutes of restorative yoga or Hammock Healing—floating weightless, letting your nervous system completely reset.

Your squirrel deserves a nap.

And honestly? So do you. 💛