When we get stressed out we're not open to true social engagement because our nervous systems are primed for threats. Learn another quick way to put the break on the fight or flight (sympathetic nervous system) response and engage the parasympathetic system so you're ready to interact with your child, your partner, or your colleagues. This quick exercise was designed by Stanley Rosenberg and can be found in his book, Accessing the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve.