Andrew Warren, ASW, Psychotherapist at Recovery NOW understands that we all need to slow down.
Our sympathetic nervous system activates our “fight or flight” response in stressful situations; it can be activated by day-to-day stress. Think of it as putting your foot on the gas. Now, think of our parasympathetic nervous system as the brake. The article linked below provides tips on how we can press the brake, especially if our foot has been on the gas for too long and too often.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/six-relaxation-techniques-to-reduce-stress
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