THE SCIENCE BEHIND BiG Secret Life RESETS
BiG Secret Life RESETS are grounded in established research across stress physiology, neuroscience, and behavioural psychology.
They are not therapy.
They are structured self-regulation tools.
Here’s what RESETS are built on:
1️⃣ The Autonomic Nervous System
Your autonomic nervous system controls:
Heart rate
Breath
Muscle tension
Stress responses
It operates automatically to keep you alive.
When stress is perceived, the body shifts into protective states commonly described as:
Fight
Flight
Freeze
Shutdown
Resets are designed to introduce cues of safety that support movement back toward balance.
2️⃣ Breath & Parasympathetic Activation
Research shows that slow, controlled breathing — particularly extended exhales — can activate the parasympathetic branch of the nervous system.
This branch supports:
Rest
Digestion
Recovery
Emotional regulation
Breath is one of the few survival systems we can consciously influence.
3️⃣ Neuroplasticity & Repetition
The brain adapts to repeated experiences.
Consistent safety cues — such as calm breathing, grounding, and predictable routines — can strengthen neural pathways associated with regulation.
Change is not instant.
It is built through repetition.
4️⃣ Name It to Regulate It
Neuroscience research suggests that naming emotional states reduces amygdala activation.
When you say:
“My body is stressed.”
You shift from reaction to awareness.
Awareness reduces intensity.
5️⃣ Movement & Stress Physiology
Stress responses mobilize energy in the body.
Gentle physical movement can help complete stress cycles and reduce physiological arousal.
This is why even small actions — stretching, walking, shaking out tension — matter.
There are different kinds of resets:
🔹Body Resets
Tapping (EFT)
Havening Touch
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Vagus Nerve Stimulation (humming, cold water, deep exhale)
Shaking techniques
🔹 Breath & Energy Resets
Box breathing
Breath of Fire (energy reset)
Alternate nostril breathing
Slow-paced breathing
Micro-Qi Gong movements
🔹 Mind & Cognitive Resets
Pattern interrupt phrases
5-4-3-2-1 grounding
Reframing scripts
60-second visualizations
🔹 Emotional & Compassion Resets
Ho’oponopono
Compassion Switch
Gratitude Anchors
Heart-hold affirmations
🔹 Sensory & Environmental Resets
Color visualization
Scent cues
One-sound bell reset
Mini declutter resets
Nature grounding
BiG Secret Life RESETS are structured practices designed to interrupt patterns and help individuals build awareness as well as regulation skills.
When you understand how your body and mind work physiologically, you will understand how RESETS work to help support you.
BiG Secret Life RESETS Do Not
Replace therapy
Diagnose conditions
Treat trauma
Provide medical advice
*Disclaimer
BiG Secret Life content is not intended as medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice. If you are experiencing significant mental health challenges, trauma symptoms, or medical concerns, please consult a licensed healthcare provider.