Simple Practices to Ease Overwhelm and Exhaustion

When overwhelm builds or exhaustion lingers, it’s often our nervous system that needs care. The vagus nerve — sometimes called the body’s “rest and restore switch” — helps us shift out of stress and into balance.

The good news is that soothing it doesn’t take long. Just a few minutes of simple practices — like humming, gentle eye movements, or light stroking down the side of the neck — can calm the heart, steady the breath, and bring a deep sense of ease.

I’ve shared why these practices work, and a step-by-step reset you can try today.