Why your stress response can feel like it’s hijacking your personality, and what to do about it

Do you ever feel stressed, anxious, angry or shutdown? Or perhaps you have physical ailments that you suspect are stress-related.

Well, it could be your Vagus Nerve. This article teaches you how to be a better steward of your mind-body, informed by Stephen PorgesPolyvagal Theory.

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Things are looking up

I returned from walking my dog the other day in such an uplifted, joyous state that it took me by surprise. I realised I had unconsciously been applying three techniques that build positive, relaxed mood, pretty much on demand.

Here they are, so you can use them too. Read more…