NSDR

“I often get asked about the 1-3 most valuable protocols for enhancing mental health, physical health, and performance. tbh, I can’t answer that question with just 1-3 because there are oh so many valuable protocols that are grounded in science. However, I am willing to offer 1 protocol that at least to me has been tremendously beneficial across a variety of different needs. And that is non-sleep deep rest.” - Andrew Huberman

NSDR is one of Andrew’s core tools for enhancing your mental and physical health.

What it does: It makes you put your attention on different body parts and brings interoceptive awareness to your internal landscape. This mechanism puts your brain into a restorative state. Therefore, your cells, muscles, and nervous system can relax like they wouldn’t otherwise.

Why it’s helpful: NSDR makes you less anxious and stressed, improves your mental and exercise performance, and helps you fall and stay asleep if you struggle with that. So it’s great for all mental or physical health. It’s a must for most of us.

You can do it whenever you like. Huberman does it daily after lunch or when he can’t fall back asleep.

I linked my 3 favorite audios. They’re all great. Pick one of them and listen to it while you’re seated or lying down.

It’s a spectacular tool. So I really hope you do it . It’s only 8-10 minutes, you can do it anywhere, and you’ll feel fantastic afterward.

Links (just press on the video to open it):

• 10-minute walk-through by Andrew

• 8 minutes with a calmer, female voice

• Longer version (also endorsed by Andrew)

Your action for the day: Do NSDR

Do it anytime you want. If you try it and don’t feel anything, go ahead and unsubscribe.

Good luck !