The Neuroscience of Stress Management: How Vertigo Helped Me Let Go and Level Up

The Big U(niverse) has a way of giving us wake-up calls when we need them most, and mine came on July 4th, 2024. That was the day I experienced a 9-hour bout with vertigo that led me to an ER visit. Let me tell you, having your entire world spin — literally — wasn’t just scary; it was a real eye-opener.

I’ve always been mindful about managing stress, but this episode made me realize I needed to take things to the next level. My body was telling me loud and clear: I had to do an even better job at stress management, and that included one big thing — letting go of what no longer served me.

After my world stopped spinning, I made it a point to do a little extra self-reflection. Call it intuition, but I knew some things needed to change — and fast. What came up during this reflection was a host of things I was holding onto that were quietly adding to my stress.

(Sometimes, the biggest stress reliever is learning to let go of things that no longer align with your goals, values, or even the person you’ve become.)

And so, that’s exactly what I did. I said “goodbye” and “thank you” to situations, habits, relationships, and even some business commitments that were no longer a fit for me and were creating more stress than joy. I’m not going…