By Jenna Leveille – GettingCloserEveryDay.com

We live in a world that rarely slows down. Between endless notifications, busy schedules, and late-night scrolling, our bodies forget how to relax. But the secret to better sleep and a calmer mind lies in one powerful pathway inside you — the vagus nerve.

What Is the Vagus Nerve?

The vagus nerve is like your body’s built-in chill button. It connects your brain to your heart, lungs, and gut — sending calming signals that slow your heart rate, deepen your breath, and release tension. When activated, it shifts you out of “fight or flight” mode and into a peaceful state that supports recovery and rest.

Why Stress Disrupts Sleep

Constant stress keeps the sympathetic nervous system on overdrive. That flood of cortisol makes it hard to fall asleep, stay asleep, and truly recharge. Activating your vagus nerve flips the switch to your parasympathetic system — the one responsible for calm, digestion, and deep rest.

Simple Ways to Activate Your Vagus Nerve

You can support your nervous system every day with easy, natural habits:

• Listen to soothing music — gentle tones help your body sync into relaxation.

• Take slow, deep breaths — longer exhales tell your body it’s safe.

• Hum, sing, or meditate — your voice vibrations directly stimulate the vagus nerve.

• Try a relaxing device like Pulsetto — a science-backed way to stimulate the vagus nerve and reduce stress.

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