Neuroscience says it: the three keys to 'regaining balance and well-being'

In an era where external demands and internal stress dictate the pace of life, increasing research suggests that the true path to mental and physical balance lies in simplicity, naturalness, and the sensorial, rather than hiding behind technological or pharmaceutical solutions. Science offers three quick solutions to finding balance.

In the midst of a culture saturated by screens, noise, and constant multitasking, the human brain can begin to show signs of exhaustion, and in this context, restoring well-being can seem like a distant goal. However, neuroscientists point out that it's not necessary to seek complex solutions to regain balance. Problems such as anxiety, insomnia, and inattention are no longer exceptions, but widespread symptoms. And in the face of this situation, science has begun to study the effects of ancient practices such as silence, connection with nature, and conscious movement, finding in them a powerful form of restoration.

As an article published by Harper's Bazaar reveals, the most effective answers to restoring well-being lie in the simplest and most natural actions.

1) Breathe: activate calm from within

Deep, conscious breathing is a fundamental tool for regulating the nervous system. Several studies have shown that simple breathing exercises can immediately reduce heart rate, calm the mind, and decrease levels of cortisol—the stress hormone. Techniques such as diaphragmatic breathing and cardiac coherence stimulate the vagus nerve, generating a widespread relaxation response in the body.

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2) Walking: Reconnect with your body and your environment. It's not about running or training, but about walking mindfully. Slow walks, especially in natural settings like parks or forests, stimulate the parasympathetic system, which is responsible for promoting body recovery.

According to a study from the University of Michigan , just 20 minutes a day in a green space can significantly reduce physiological stress levels. Walking mobilizes the body but quiets the mind, generating a state of "meditative movement" that promotes clarity and introspection.

3) Feel: activate the senses to recover the present

"Feeling" doesn't just refer to emotions, but to fully registering what's happening in the body and the environment. Feeling the wind on your skin, the smell of the trees, the texture of the ground as you walk... All of these stimuli activate areas of the brain related to sensory and emotional perception.

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The sensory world as an answer to everything

Neuroscience has proven that this full attention to the sensory—what in mindfulness is called open attention—has a direct effect on the prefrontal cortex, improving decision-making, memory, and overall well-being.

Far from being just a wellness trend, “breathe, walk, feel” is a neuroscience-validated strategy for restoring balance amid modern chaos that doesn't require technology, money, or long commutes.