Quick Hack to Get Out of Stress Mode
I love using this tool when I’m taking a work break, or trying to ground myself during a difficult conversation — it works like magic!
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Here’s a quick hack to get yourself out of stress mode!
When we’re in a stressed state, our body/mind is very concerned with what is going on in front of us, right? To protect us from whatever is threatening our life. So our eyes tend to have a very narrow, sharp, forward focus… our whole posture is even kind of forward.
So, one way to reverse-engineer a relaxed state is to do the opposite of that with our body.
Create a soft focus with your eyes where you can see more of your peripherals. Your vision may start to get a bit blurry. (I’m doing it right now - haha) You might feel your eyes relax into the back of your head.
Bring your awareness to your back, and the space behind your back. You might even feel yourself shift back a little bit.
Give it a try! The more you practice, the easier it will be for you to access that relaxed state whenever you need it most.