If the answer is yes, you are not alone. Many Americans at all ages feel “stressed out” about health, work, money, school, and family responsibilities. And then there is the future of America to worry about too.

Unfortunately, this type of chronic rumination about the past or future can compromise brain health. Stress hormones, such as cortisol and norepinephrine, create inflammatory conditions that generate a lot of extra busy work that drains the brain. Then the brain does not have enough mojo for the fun stuff, like brain training and neuroplasticity. That is no way to treat a brain!

If you would like to stop the madness, the trick is to learn how to manage your nervous system. The vagus nerve, a cranial nerve that connects the brain stem to the heart, lungs, and digestive system, is the break pedal on stress. When it sends the message down to the body’s organs that the threat has passed and the coast is clear, the brain and other organs relax and operate more efficiently.

The Navy SEALs know that mind over chatter is the key to resilience in stressful situations. They have developed a simple technique called “square breathing” to quiet the nervous system within seconds. This allows them to stay calm and proactive when threatened.

Around the U.S., kids are using this square breathing technique to relax and perform better in school.

You can put this square breathing technique to work for yourself to:

1. Reduce anxiety

2. Sleep better

3. Improve blood pressure and other health indicators

4. Boost brain performance and mental clarity

5. Put a smile on your face

Give it a try right now– it’s free and you will not break a sweat!