November 13, 2025

De-stressing in Real Time

Today’s inspiration is a quick one, but one I’ve found to be consistently effective.

Life has gotten a little hectic — a surprise celebration at a Pathfinders For Autism event, visits with two new doctors to assist in Madison’s care, and a stubborn UTI that sidelined me yesterday with a fever and a third round of antibiotics!

Yikes!

So, I could certainly use a tip for a quick way to de-stress this morning.

Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman offers this suggestion:

Andrew Huberman Quote — One physiological sigh—a big inhale through the nose and then a second sharp inhalation through the nose, in order to maximally inflate the alveoli of the lungs, and then a long, extended exhale until the lungs are empty—is the fastest way to de-stress in real time. — Andrew Huberman

Even one can be effective.

Wow.

Works for me every time.

How about you? Could a de-stressing sigh benefit you today?

And on we go. . .

(*Morning Fuel: November 30 also features this story.)

My best – always,

Becky (Nana B)

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