Stress

A lot of stress comes from perspective — from being too caught up in the moment. When you feel it building, take a step back. Widen the camera lens. Push the source of stress further away in your mind’s eye, and observe it from a broader angle. This won’t automatically eliminate the stress, but it will give you a clearer, more honest sense of how significant — or insignificant — this thing really is.

From there, you’re in a better position to choose which tools, strategies, or actions you want to apply. You’re not reacting — you’re responding. And that’s where control starts.

Stress Tools

Sauna 

Work Out 

Physiological Sigh- two inhales (second one shorter) + slow exhale-instantly calms autonomic arousal

Walk outside 

Meditate

Grounding (touch skin to sand, soil, grass, ocean, lake) 

Microdose 

Nap or some form of deep rest

Talk it out with someone you trust

Vagus Nerve Stimulation (Humming, singing, cold face splashes)

WHM (Wim Hoff Method)

Box Breathing (4-4-4-4 inhale-hold-exhale-hold)

Herbs for combatting anxiety

• Saffron 

• Ashwagandha 

• Reishi mushroom

• Holy Basil

• Rhodiola rosea