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Quick 3-Min Reset for Peak Leaders: The Physiological Sigh + Grounded Breath
Quick 3-Min Reset for Peak Leaders: The Physiological Sigh + Grounded Breath
When pressure hits and your nervous system is in overdrive (heart racing, mind spinning), this is the fastest way to shift out of fight/flight and back to calm clarity — backed by polyvagal science.
Do this right now (takes 3 minutes, anywhere):
1. **Physiological Sigh (30 seconds)**
- Inhale deeply through your nose (fill lungs fully).
- Take a second quick inhale at the top (sip more air).
- Long, slow exhale through your mouth (let it all out with a gentle sigh).
- Repeat 3–5 times.
→ This double-inhale resets CO2 levels and activates the parasympathetic system FAST.
2. **Grounded Breath (2 minutes)**
- Sit or stand tall. Feet flat on the floor.
- Hand on belly, hand on chest.
- Inhale slowly for 4 seconds (belly rises first, then chest).
- Hold gently for 2 seconds.
- Exhale slowly for 6 seconds (belly falls first).
- Repeat 8–10 cycles.
→ Focus on the exhale — this lengthens it to down-regulate the nervous system.
Why it works: The sigh quickly lowers stress hormones; the longer exhale signals safety to your body (polyvagal theory). You'll feel clearer, calmer, and more in control in under 3 minutes.
Try it now and drop a 🔥 if it helped, or share how your body felt after.
More somatic resets coming weekly. Who's in for peak performance without the crash?
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