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How to Reset Your Nervous System Fast

When you're stuck in fight-or-flight, these quick resets signal safety to your body in under 2 minutes.

You need a reset when:

  • Your heart is racing even though you're sitting still
  • Your shoulders are tensed up to your ears without you realizing it
  • You feel jittery, wired, or like you can't settle down
  • Your breathing is shallow and fast
  • You feel like you're bracing for something bad to happen

Why Quick Resets Actually Work

Your nervous system responds to signals from your body, not just your thoughts. That's why telling yourself to 'just calm down' doesn't work.

But when you use your body to send safety signals - through breath, movement, or sensory input - your nervous system can actually shift out of fight-or-flight mode.

These aren't just relaxation techniques. They're physiological resets that work with how your nervous system is wired.

3 Fast Nervous System Resets

Choose What Works for You Right Now

  1. 1Cold water splash: Run cold water over your wrists for 30 seconds
  2. 2Hum or sing: Humming activates your vagus nerve instantly
  3. 3Shake it out: Shake your arms and legs for 30 seconds like a dog after a bath
  4. 4Orienting: Look slowly around the room, naming what you see

Build a Resilient Nervous System with Mind Your Now

Quick resets are powerful for moments when you're already dysregulated. But what if you could prevent the spiral before it starts?

Mind Your Now helps you build nervous system resilience with micro-practices throughout your day - not just when you're already overwhelmed.

Kaia learns your patterns and sends gentle nudges to reset before you get stuck in fight-or-flight.

  • Library of fast resets you can do anywhere
  • AI learns when you need support and reminds you proactively
  • See your nervous system baseline improve over time
  • Designed for real life, not retreats

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