This week we are focusing on Heart–Brain Coherence

This week, we’re not focusing on mindset hacks.

We’re focusing on your heart.

Most people think emotions happen in the brain. But science shows your heart plays a massive role in how you think, feel and respond.

The HeartMath Institute has spent over 30 years researching something called heart–brain coherence.

They found that:

The heart sends more signals to the brain than the brain sends to the heart
Your emotional state directly affects your heart rhythm patterns
When your heart rhythm becomes smooth and ordered (coherent), your brain functions better
You get better emotional regulation, clearer thinking, improved decision-making and more resilience

When you’re stressed, your heart rhythm becomes chaotic. That chaotic signal travels to the brain and makes it harder to think clearly.

When you’re calm, grateful or appreciative, your heart rhythm becomes smooth and coherent.

That signal tells the brain: We’re safe.

Practice Heart–Brain Coherence (2–3 minutes)

Sit comfortably.
Place your attention on the center of your chest (heart area).
Breathe slowly and slightly deeper than usual. Imagine you are breathing in and out through your heart. Inhale to the count of 5 and exhale to the count of 5.
Now bring up a feeling of appreciation. Not a thought. A feeling.mThink of someone you love. A pet. A moment you felt proud. A memory that makes your chest feel warm. And once you have that feeling of appreciation, you can drop the image and focus on the feeling. It might feel tingly or expansive in your chest area. Try to stay with the feeling. And if the feelings disappear, just bring back the image again.

Stay there for 2–3 minutes.

That’s it. You just shifted your physiology 😊

This week, start your mornings with this simple exercise and see how you feel for the rest of your day.

If you have any questions, drop them in the comments. I am happy to answer anything you might be wondering about.

Much love,

Neda

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