Happy Saturday, !

You know that feeling when you finally get a moment to relax… but you can’t?

It’s almost like you’ve got a lot of nervous or anxious energy. 

If that sounds familiar, we’ve ALL been there.

A lot of us are stuck in “go mode” all the time—even when we don’t want to be.

And the crazy part? Most of us don’t even realize it’s happening.

So, let’s break it down: why does this happen—and more importantly, how do you actually switch into rest mode (without forcing yourself to “just relax”)?

First off, your body has two main settings:

1️⃣”Go Mode” (fight-or-flight): This is your body’s stress response. It’s great when you’re running from a lion. Not so great when it’s triggered by emails, deadlines, and your to-do list.

2️⃣Rest Mode (recovery & repair): This is where deep rest happens. It’s how your body heals, digests, balances hormones, and restores energy. And if you’re stuck in “Go Mode”, getting here feels impossible.

That’s why you can feel exhausted, but still restless.

Your brain wants to shut down, but your nervous system is still running in the background like a browser with 50 tabs open.

And if you’ve ever been told to “just relax,” you already know that’s not how it works…

How to switch into “recovery mode" (without fighting it):

✅ 4-4-8 → Try this: Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 4, and exhale for 8. The long exhale is the key—it signals to your nervous system that it’s okay to slow down. Do this 3-5 times, and you should feel the difference almost immediately.

✅ Move → Moving your body—even just a quick stretch, walk, or dance break—helps clear out stuck energy, stress, and tension.

✅ Set an “off switch” → Ever notice how your brain won’t stop looping on random thoughts before bed?

That’s a sign you’re still in go-mode. Try journaling, brain-dumping, or putting your phone away 30-60 minutes before bed to help your mind slow down.

Most people know they’re stressed… 

But what they don’t realize is how much it affects

their energy, metabolism, digestion, and even their weight.

When your body stays in stress mode 24/7, cortisol (your stress hormone) stays high—making you crave sugar, store more fat, and feel totally drained.

This is why REAL recovery matters. It’s not just about getting through the day—it’s about actually feeling good in your body.

So if you’ve been feeling stuck in “always on” mode, try one of these today.

And if you do try one, hit reply and let me know how it goes!

Make it an amazing, and rest-filled day,

Coach Lu 

Ludwight Rigueur, SMTh, SMTr, LMT, Qigong Instructor

Rigueur Soma Performance

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