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:

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.)

P.S. What a fabulous time we had at Simply Beautiful’s Sip and Shop Book Signing for a cause (Pathfinders for Autism) event last weekend! There is still time to purchase a raffle ticket for Mary Beth Marsden’s art or donate to celebrate PFA’s 25th anniversary. Please consider us for your year-end giving!

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