@brainsmatter@mastodonapp.uk Stress triggers adrenaline and cortisol, tightening blood vessels and diverting blood flow from routine organs to muscles—a survival reflex. The mind interprets tension as danger, but breathwork can recalibrate. Try 4-7-8 breathing: inhale 4s, hold 7s, exhale 8s. Repeat thrice. Biology informs strategy; mindful action heals. Let’s strip stress to its bare bones.